I was advised to just smile and do your job and ignore them.
2006-10-04 12:09:58 · 7 answers · asked by rache001 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
Depends on the context. Usually they just make themselves look bad. If I can't resolve something like that, I just take the high road and ignore it. If anyone asks, just say you don't understand why the person is saying whatever it is, but you're just going to avoid them in the future so there won't be any misunderstandings. Pretty soon everyone else will avoid them too.
2006-10-04 12:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in ignoring it. I don't believe in fighting or anything like that but I do think you have a right to stand up for yourself. I don't think you should make a big deal out of it but say what you have to say then you can smile do you job and ignore the awful person that gets a kick out of this.
2006-10-04 19:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by lQQking 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not enough information to be able to provide a well-thought-out answer.
What do you call "slander?" Where and when did this person slander you? Was it personal or will it affect your job performance? Was there a witness?
Every situation calls for different handling. You are the only one who can decide what steps to take to resolve this problem.
2006-10-04 20:12:16 · answer #3 · answered by Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is generally a good policy, and be nice and kind towards them. Even apologize for their behaviour for them.
If this procedure doesn't work and they don't retract what they said in public, and continue to be an evil backbiting character assassin, then you can meet them after work and straighten them out, flat level out, on the ground flat level out. But it might be more fun to set them up with stolen office supplies, confidential documents that they should not have and can not explain, or possibly a messy nonfunctional account that looks like they were trying to commit fraud (embezzlement). You must of course be extremely cautious in applying these measures. The slightest error of execution would likely terminate your employment and could possibly end in a prison term.
2006-10-04 19:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! Ignore it... If you can, let me know how you did it.
I personally, smile and ignore it for the moment and make it a point to discuss my issues with that person in a out-of-work situation. If the tone of the discussion is right, they will be less likely to do so and respect you a little more.
If they want to be pricks after your attempt, you can be mean without guilt.
2006-10-04 19:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by phillytocalifornia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what it was and what damage was caused. If it really caused no harm, let it go. If it cause you harm to your career or business, that's a different story.
At the very least, if you know the person, I'd suggest having a conversation with them in private. Of course, that could be problem too...
But don't sink to their level...
2006-10-04 20:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should.....and I can for awhile but if it keeps up I do NOT ignore any longer as humans we can only take so much before we break.
2006-10-04 19:18:51 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋