RE: Problem Co-worker

["Bonnie Granat" <bgranat -at- granatedit -dot- com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Holmes
 
> This is actually a great technique whenever dealing with
> *anyone* with the sad habit of wild accusations, in the workplace
> or out. Just craft the shortest, least engaging/engagable answer
> for the situation; e.g.:
> 
>  "No, I never said that; see you later."
> 
>  "Sorry, I don't have it."
> 
> And repeat ad nauseum, to any and all attempts to draw you out.
> 
> "But you're the only one who could have taken it!"
> 
> -"Sorry, I don't have it."
> 
> "But Mary said she saw you with it."
> 
> -"Sorry, I don't have it."
> 

Yes, this is the classic advice to say one short thing -- repeatedly -- in
response. The person usually eventually gets tired of getting no payoff and
leaves you alone.


Bonnie Granat
http://www.GranatEdit.com


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