I was writing a thank you letter to a business associate. My friend (female)who was helping me wanted to get mean on the letter to the business associate. The business associate (female)is so much more, younger, successful and wealthier than my friend. Is this why? Then days later, over lunch, my friend wanted to know everything about the business associate.
2006-10-01 15:31:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I was going to say she is jealous, but the correct word would be envious.
I know a lot of people who are like that, and I think that´s very sad...
Be carefull with your "friend", she might do the same thing with you behind your back...
2006-10-01 15:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Polete Brasil 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might have answered your own question here. I would say yes if you feel your friend has animosity towards your business associate. Does she know her well or could it all be derived from stories you have related to your friend about this younger female? If its the latter I would say you both have jealously towards her and you perhaps enjoy berating the younger female as it makes you feel more empowered.
2006-10-02 04:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by rondavous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the old adage of the green -eyed monster of jealousy. Are the two vying for your frienship? Your friend and the business associate. Do you favor the business associate It seems you friend is more catty. .
2006-10-02 01:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason why could be a numerous hidden reasons, but your focus was on the right track in writing a thank you letter to your business associate. Your friend is bringing in negative behaviour which should be avoided, as she will hinder your focus on your positive attitude with business associate/s. Any positive inter-relation among business is always a welcoming, and keeps doors of opportunity open to you. Don't allow friends with negative behaviours to cloud your good judgement/s. It would be best not to involve this negative friend with your work but to keep your space private. Believe in yourself and your work abilities, and if in doubt seek other co-workers who have the same positive qualities you possess, to achieve any future goals and/or tasks. In so asking, it also gives that co-worker a sense of gratitude acknowledging his/her good talents and is appreciated by your confidence in them seeking their guidance. They may seek your talents in areas they may require your assistance in future reference, that is what builds good working relations. Therefore, it would appear your friend lacks social skills and has issues to deal with...therefore let her not bring hinder into your work space, but fill it with confidence and positive attitude. Good luck!
2006-10-01 22:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does your friend know this business assoc? Maybe she doesnt like her. Howeer, in business, never be rude unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. And even so, there's a way to put things calmly and rationally across.
2006-10-02 09:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋