How do I avoid workplace drama?
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It's everywhere. There's almost no avoiding it. Just refuse to engage in that type of conversation and stick to your job. Don't become a recluse by any means, just avoid joining in their gossip. Listen if you have to but avoid commenting. Also hold your tongue when you feel like telling them they're all a bunch of adolescent idiots.
333730
Make sure that all parties are clear that the drama doesn't involve you and continue to be friends with everyone.  Your friends are going to do things that you don't agree with, but as long as you communicate and share that with them, it's all good.
206672
if you are asking what to do if you have one...first, remember that you don't have to be friends to be professional and work well together. do you really have a grievance, or do you just not like them? if there is a real problem, approach them openly and honestly...and PROFESSIONALLY first. document everything. if you can't resolve it between the two of you, go to your supervisor or human resources department for help. but nobody likes a whiner, so make sure you have a legitimate complaint first, or it will only come back to haunt you.
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This is how you do a MEMO LOL!\n\n\nMEMO: To Staff Members\n\nSUBJECT: Discontinuation of certain Behaviors\n\n\nIt has come to my attention that too much gossip is being discussed at the water cooler. If you are thirsty, please get your water...drink it and get back to your desk. I have spies and I do not appreciate being the topic of so much gossip. My choice of underclothes is not anyone's business but my own.\n\nIt has also come to my attention that too much time is being spent in the ladies room. Please synchronize your bodily functions to do your Number 2 at home. I do not pay you to sit there and strain until your eyes are redder than a drunk on a binge.\n\nMen, it has come to my attention that some of you are hitting on some of the female employees. I do not pay you young bulls to paw the ground. Until you attain a higher status in this hierarchy --leave sexual harassment to those who are in a supervisory capacity.\n\nThe Company picnic will be Saturday 8:00 A.M. at the city park, please bring your own entertainment, food and drinks.
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It is best to leave family and personal stuff out of the work environment. People at work will use that against you when you least expect it and they will use it when you are least expecting them to.\n\nWomen tend to go through up's and down every month. Give them space, it is natural. Be respectful and kind and let them know that no matter what, your here for them. \n\nWhatever they are going through will soon end and then they will think about you and what you said, and respond. Then you can open up and ask what was wrong. They will usually explain or tell all then.
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The best advice I can give is to stay out of it. But if you insist on getting involved then I would have to say approach it in a way where you do not choose sides. \n\nTo give really good advice one would have to know if your supervisor is an opn person whom is willing to hear opinions even if she/he does not share them. \n\nOne thing to remember is supervisors are human and are wrong just like those under them. You have all the right in the world to bring their bickering to light if it is creating a hostile or unmanagable workplace environment. \n\nWhen a supervisor does something wrong it is okay to take it over there head after approaching them with the problem. Biggest no-no is to defy their direction. They are still the supervisor and make sure you dont put yourself in a position for insobordination.
643421
probably stuff like inter-office politics...sexual harrassment...conflict resolution...like that
1094189
This happens alot especially in smaller businesses where you have family members or people who have worked for the company for a long time. Plant a small tape recorder somewhere near the place where people have a tendency to gather and talk. Break room, smokers area, lunch room.You might be able to head off some of the roomers before they get to your Boss. Try to make them look foolish. You cannot play this for your Boss but it could come in handy if things got to a point of he said she said. These 2 people do not like you because the boss obviously likes your work and they feel threatened. Whether the threat is real or not. In private explain to your Boss the situation at hand and without pointing the finger at the 2 girls who have it in for you. Just tell him that you are not like that and he will have to form his own opinion about you. You like working here but you will seek another position elsewhere if he feels that theses accusations are true. Ask him if he has had this happen with other employees? Sometimes they don't see a pattern until you bring it up? Had the same problem with the New Head Chef where I work. She was out to get me fired because I was too meticulous in my work. She would tell people what she made and then blame me in front of the boss for telling people what she made(I am the Payrolll clerk/Bookkeeper) I stuck to my guns and stayed on top of her all the time. I finally saw a problem with things missing and people fighting with each other all the time. I went to my Boss and left him a note saying think about when your problems here all started? I left it at that. He started watching her more closely and found out she was stealing stuff from the freezer on a daily basis. He fired her and apologized to me and we have a very good trust relationship going now. It was not easy and I had to bite my tongue many many times. Be careful if you use the tape you may hear things you did not really want to hear. Stick to your guns and keep your cool. If they think they are starting to wear you down they will keep on doing it. If they think it isn't working they will give up.
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You Don't Want Drama and Don't Make
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Once I was a Telecom Engr for one three letter company, which then morphed into something reminiscent of horizon.\n\nAdvice: keep your nose clean.\n\nKeep a low profile and DO YOUR JOB with minimal kvetching.\n\nPretend you don't see what would put you into trouble once spoken carelessly.\n\nBe polite with superiors and use few, but well-thought words.\n\nWith co-workers REMEMBER never to open up too much or say anything which could be deemed critical about anyone. On your level, above you, or below. If you feel like venting, go outside and smoke, or better yet, "CRY TO GOD" about it in your spirit.\n\nGossip and office politics can be the kiss of death. \n\nAlso, it's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you could be "a fool" or anything derogatory, than opening it and removing all doubt.  \n\nOver time, you'll be appreciated and rewarded for your integrity.\n\nI've seen it over and over in a work life spanning from 1952 to 1999.\n\nFinito.
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This is really something that might be the cure for it .. \n\nhttp://annoyingcoworker.com/\n\nan example from that site - When I see a bony, fake, ego-maniac, sap-sucking, hopelessly tardy leech like you I am greatful that I don't have to deal with you during the weekends. \n\nWhat is the best way to handle annoying coworkers? -- http://www.physorg.com/news10939.html\n\nAnnoying co-workers are blessings in disguise - - http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/media/storage/paper244/news/2004/02/24/News/Annoying.CoWorkers.Are.Blessings.In.Disguise-616487.shtml?norewrite200611032031&sourcedomain=www.dailyutahchronicle.com\n\nhttp://monster.typepad.com/monsterblog/2005/08/cant_stand_your.html\n\nHow Can I Deal With A Difficult Co-Worker? - \nhttp://stress.about.com/od/officepolitics/f/coworker.htm\n\nHow to Deal With a Negative Coworker: Negativity Matters -- http://humanresources.about.com/od/conflictresolution/a/negative_worker.htm
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its impossible. its the same thing at my job. i have been there for seven years, every DAY is new gossip. unfortunately thats just how people are. you can choose not to associate with them, but they will still talk about you--even if they are your 'friends'....\n\ntry not to talk about anyone, just ignore people when they bring up gossip around you or change the situation... tell whoever is gossiping--'look, i really dont like talking about other people' and change the subject. they will respect you for it, obviously you are more mature then them.\n\n\ngood luck .
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Just resign from ur current job, I dont think any one cares abt each other than work so u need not feel guilty.
237446
The only thing and the best thing u can do if u dont want to leave ur present job is that u have to ignore her(him).  I guess u dont have any other option other than this.. Just have a good professional relationship with her and nothing more.. Dont let her antiques bgo to ur head coz otherwise it will harm ur performance. If ur boss gossips abt u then u canm politely clear the things out with her and say her whats the truth. And for the sleeping part, u cant do much!\n\nBut if u r ready to leave this job(provided u have secured  some other job) then u can do loads of stuff...fun stuff.. U can mess up her papers :) get mad on her if she does something to u.. Tell people that ur boss is a deperate bimbo..etc..i m sure u can make such stuffs happen..\n   But again i know u wont leave ur job.. so..
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I've dealt with this on a limited basis.  What I've found are three rules to keep in mind:\n\n1) Don't make the difference the issue.  Your working relationship ought to be developed on a value-added basis primarily, not on the cultural, ethnic, religious, or other differences you may be able to talk about.\n2) Be sensitive to where they may be coming from.  There are issues that will come up that they're going to feel differently about.  Be aware when they're going to feel like the outsider or awkward.\n3) Keep it authentic.  When bloopers happen, deal with it directly and face to face.  People sense when you're coming from an honest desire to get things done, and when you're just trying to be politically correct.
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be the bigger person and say nothing, just deal with him. as u get older u will learn that in the workplace its basically the same , there will probably be somebody that u don't like but u have to deal with it, don't let him get the best of u and u will always come out the real winner
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I would arrange a "sit-down" with the supervisor to discuss your feelings and her "close supervision" of your work time.  Ask her why she has singled you out. Let her know that it is making you uncomfortable, and since other employees are aware of it, it is  coming awfully close to establishing a "hostile work environment", which is illegal, a form of sexual discrimination. Let her know that you have options (going to HR, filing a complaint with EEOC), which you don't want to utilize, but will if the situation does not change.\n\nLet her know that, beginning immediately, you will be keeping a log, recording any employment decisions, good and bad, time, date, person involved, witness, issues and reasons.