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How to interact with coworkers?
Learning how to interact with coworkers will help you create peaceful relationships and a rewarding
workplace for everyone.
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Understanding Human Nature in the Workplace
The workplace is a microcosm of society, with all different types of personalities
Friction is inevitable when humans interact; emotions creep in. Your role is to minimize or avoid those frictions
Many adults are grown-up kids in the workplace, without a pacifier. Do you want to be one of them?
Elevate yourself; be the mature and wise professional others look up to
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Listening
Listening is the forgotten art of communication. It is as important, perhaps even more so than speaking
Listening allows you to understand your coworkers, their opinions and ideals
Listen actively and ask questions for clarifications (e.g. about concerns and expectations)
It is always helpful to repeat back coworkers' statements, such as: “ What I think I’m hearing is…; May I assume from what you said that…; Are you suggesting that…?”.
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Reciprocity is the name of the game in human relationships
A toxic workplace hurts everyone, including yourself
Respect individual space. Don't abuse email by sending ten messages when one would do
Don't nag; don't go above your coworkers' heads. Be civil and courteous
Use "please" and "thank you" and give credit where credit is due
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Treat Co-Workers as you Want to be Treated
Promote Transparency and Openness
Copy all team members and managers on important communication email, conference requests, project updates and action items
Make sure objectives and deadlines are clear, so your coworkers will know exactly what is expected of them
Don’t confuse confidentiality and secretive
The workplace is for humans, so your best inspiration would be to strive for humanism in all your behavior
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Pay Attention to Your Body Language
Avoid antagonistic gestures like crossing your arms, tapping your feet or rolling your eyes
These gestures make it clear to your coworkers that you are not interested in what they are saying and will make future communication with them difficult
Look people in the eye when you speak, smile and nod and show interest when your coworkers speak, and you will communicate with them more effectively
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Make Yourself Available at all Times
Answer your phone at all times, respond to emails and do your work on time
You will earn your coworkers' respect, improve your communication with them and they'll likely return the favor later, when you will need it the most
Remember: reciprocity is the name of the game in human relations
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ConclusionHuman relationships are difficult, even under the best circumstances
You don’t choose your co-workers; some may have peculiar personality traits. Don’t idealize the workplace, be pragmatic
Try to match each failing of your coworkers with the opposite virtue in your own behavior to better yourself and the workplace will be a growth school for you
The workplace needs leaders who set the standard of behavior. Be the leader and the wise. Your reward awaits you
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