Today, I had a realization about workplace communication that I wanted to share.
During a meeting, I found myself in a familiar situation - my manager wasn't listening to my input and was criticizing my work unfairly. Frustrated, I raised my voice and responded rudely. At the time, I justified it as the only way to deal with such a difficult person.
Later, my mom overheard and questioned my behavior. When I explained the situation, she said something that really struck me: "It doesn't matter how the other person is behaving or how rudely they speak. You should always remain polite."
Her words made me pause and reflect. I realized that toxic managers can create toxic coworkers if we let their behavior influence us. By mirroring their rudeness, I was perpetuating a cycle of negativity in the workplace.
This experience taught me an important lesson: we shouldn't let difficult people change who we are or how we conduct ourselves. Maintaining our composure and speaking respectfully, even in the face of rudeness, is not just about professionalism - it's about preserving our own integrity and mental peace.
Moving forward, I'm committed to finding more constructive ways to address workplace conflicts, even when faced with challenging personalities. It's not always easy, but it's a step towards creating a more positive work environment for everyone.
Damn ..I totally get you ..
I work alongside my mom on the dining table ..she does her prayers while I work on my laptop , taking calls with my stakeholders, been doing that for the past 4 years since I have been working from home
( I was soo fedup ...I bought a new bag and few new set of clothes becuz I was so sure to get a wfo opportunity of working and meeting new PPL, but here am again working from home ..but now I think thank God it's wfh)
She has seen me crying , getting frustrated and cursing all this while ... sometimes I realised she judges me on how I talk ..how I work ...how easy or hard my job is ...my moms quite smart , (only if she had gotten a decent education) it's just that I was too vocal and raw in front of her ..but since she is mom I don't care ..I respect her
I listen to her advise time and again..she also tells me that am too immature and can't handle work and should probably get married ( like thats the last option...lol) but her advise has quite shaped me in many ways
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