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Confronting your coworker foe: here's how to turn around a potential showdown. (work trick of the month).(Brief Article)
Prepare your gripes. Figure out exactly what your complaints are, and be as specific as possible, says Lynne Eisaguirre, author of The Power of a Good Fight. For example, "You don't show up on time" gets right to the point.
State your case, then back off. "Many people need time to mull over an issue before talking about it," says Eisaguirre. Meet with your adversary privately and bring up your grievances, then set up a time later in the day or week to discuss it further.
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