2007-06-06 20:13:56 · 9 answers · asked by Tina C 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Smile and bear it. If she looks my way, I will nod my head at the appropriate moment to indicate that I am listening.
If necessary, I will go into an "active listening" mode. This involves making comments like, "He said that he would have dinner with you. . . " And, "It really must have upset you when he did that." As well as, "You seem to be saying that [describe event]." I would reflect on the factual content of the event, as well as the emotional content.
From time to time, I shift gears and bring up the skills I learned when I was studying for my master's degree in psychology.
2007-06-06 23:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretend that I'm listening and think of something to get out of that conversation. I think it's very unprofessional of this manager to discuss personal problems at work.
2007-06-07 03:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by Dke 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the problems are geniunely serious then i listen to them and try to give my suggestions/help incase it may ease a bit
2007-06-07 03:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by nimesh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be a good listener. Maybe she has nobody to vent out her feelings too. If you can give her any advice go ahead.
2007-06-07 04:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by AngelEyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feign a faint.
2007-06-07 04:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by Leof 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smile nod and hope she doesn't notice I am not listening
2007-06-07 03:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just listen... talk ony when she prompt you to. sometimes people need someone to listen on them regarding their problems.
2007-06-07 03:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by smellsliketeenspirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to her and give her honest advice.... don't treat her like an anoyance, she is probably lonely and could do with being treated decently.... have empathy!!
2007-06-07 03:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to shut her yapper
2007-06-07 03:20:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋