Teamwork is sometimes complicated by unexpected gossip. They often stem from “intimate” conversations with colleagues. Gossip is not always just an “exchange of information”: it often causes irreparable damage to the image of the employee under discussion, and can also cause anxiety and even dismissal.
Instructions
Step 1
Every day, after crossing the threshold of the office, throw personal worries out of your head. Do only work. If you find it difficult to get rid of annoying thoughts, then just do not pretend that you have any problems. Only discuss business issues.
Step 2
Do not talk on the phone on personal matters in the presence of colleagues. If possible, leave the room where you can be heard, if not, limit your conversation to general phrases. Speak calmly, quietly, briefly. Remember that any information concerning your life can be used against you.
Step 3
During your lunch break, be vigilant and resist the temptation to tell your coworkers about personal matters. Often, employees, having relaxed from the warm atmosphere at the table, begin to share their joy or sadness. It seems that everyone around is kind and sweet, and the secret will not go beyond the kitchen. It is not necessary to talk at the table on work topics, but also not on personal ones. If you find it difficult to find a neutral theme, then just have lunch.
Step 4
At a corporate party, you should also not lose your sense of reality. Control the amount of alcohol you drink. Watch your behavior and words. It is likely that the next day in the office, information about how you behaved at the celebration will be presented in a distorted form. Remember that you are surrounded by colleagues, not friends, and therefore behave with restraint.
Step 5
Avoid gossiping and try to maintain a good relationship with your coworkers. Be careful when talking about management: if you think your boss is not very good at what he does, keep your opinion to yourself.
Step 6
If you notice that others are treating you worse, try to find out the reason. Often, gossipers, in order to harm, stoop to slander.
