Every office has its characters.
There’s the gossip, the clown, the optimist, the pessimist, the one that leaves at 4:55, the one who falls asleep during sales meetings, the one that loves stationery, and of course, the one who always needs to borrow a pen (you know who you are, Karen!)
All of us are different and bring something unique to a team. But sometimes our differences bring disagreements which can be hard to approach…
How do you tell your desk neighbour that you don’t want to listen to the distorted crackle of progressive nu-metal escaping from their headphones?
How do you confront the person who used the last of the milk then put the empty bottle back in the fridge?
How do you get your f***ing pen back from the vexatious cretin who “borrowed” it? (Please, Karen. Just please.)
Sometimes these things are hard to tackle, so soften your request with a handy Moment, perfect for harmonious interactions with colleagues.
(Except for you, Karen. I’m coming for my pen!)
16 September, 2019.
