Hi there, Terry here from DotPointz. Today we're going to talk about what you
do if you find yourself in the workplace and you don't like people in the
workplace either a couple or some or a lot so stick around some tips on how to
manage that. So the first point is around this is that you actually don't have to
like your colleagues to work with them you're a professional right so just like
in life and maybe in your own family you're not going to like everybody but
in the workplace it's important that you learn how to work with everybody so the
first thing that I would encourage you to remember is and it's quite an...
important point, not everybody likes you either and that might come as a surprise
because we all like to think that we're likable and and why wouldn't someone
like us but just as you've got your preferences know that others have theirs
and it's just a really good grounding point to note that hey we might not all
like each other but it's really important that we get along and that
we're professional. The next thing that I would suggest is if you don't like
somebody in the workplace just keep it to yourself don't tell others.
Don't share it with someone who you even might trust in the workplace
people always talk always always so just realize that anything that you share
with someone in the workplace you have to do it knowing that that person is
very likely to tell someone else so you don't need that so if you have your
preferences keep them to yourself and it always helps your working relationships.
The next thing to remember is that you should always always have respect for
the other person's point of view and what that does is help you to be more
open-minded and you're able to accept that hey they bring something different
to the table it enables you to collaborate with someone in spite of how
you might feel about them personally.
The next thing to remember is that you're not liking somebody
is your problem and not their problem and it's also based on a really thin
premise, right? So there are complex things about human beings and about our
own psychology that even we don't understand in other words you might not
like someone because while you're not conscious of the reason why you don't
they might remind you of a mannerism for example it's someone who might have
bullied you back in primary school now I'm just saying this as an
example but the fact is often it's your problem
and your challenge has nothing to do with the other person and the premise
upon which you don't like them might not even be substantiated in reality so
just understand that it's not about them it's about you and so you need to manage
that and take ownership of that because it's your responsibility. And the last
thing to remember is I guarantee this is always the way it goes in the workplace
that that person you don't like I guarantee that somewhere along the line
in the period of your employment you might be in a project or on a project
team or you might need to deliver something to your boss you are gonna
need the help of that person who you happen not to like so why do I mention
that particular example is it is in your best interest
therefore to always have positive relationships with people regardless of
how you might personally feel about them or their personality or their work
habits because I guarantee that that one person you don't like you'll need to ask
them for their assistance to help you on something that you're doing in your role.
So don't burn your bridges don't show dislike for someone particularly if in
your heart of hearts you know it's not a rational reason why you feel that way
and you will improve your workplace relationships and collaborations
and maintain that professional brand.
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