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There is a great skill in being able to read a room and adapt accordingly. Now it's one thing if their comments are making you uncomfortable because that is cer
by blackflame7000 9y ago
There is a great skill in being able to read a room and adapt accordingly. Now it's one thing if their comments are making you uncomfortable because that is certainly unacceptable. However, if the jokes are between people with good rapport, you might find yourself in an awkward position voicing a concern that no one else involved seems to have. It can give you the stigma of a tattle-tail if you're not careful.
The best thing you can do is always stay neutral, unless it's something morally or ethically that prohibits you from doing so. Try to rise above the fray, if possible, and don't be afraid to comeback with a dismissive retort for a comment you find over the line.
You don't have to be the boss, to command respect in an office. You just need to be adept in navigating office politics and gossip. People respect (wo)men of character, so never be afraid to draw the line or else people will cross it without knowing.
- nez_eaway 9y agoVery good point about reading the room and behaving accordingly. Yeah I am finding it hard to find that differentiation probably, and sometimes I'm appalled that this even happens.