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No matter where you work there are going to be people you don't get along with. No one can get along with everyone. It's just not possible. We are all different and react differently to different people. Either way you can't act like you dislike someone at work. It causes tension and drama. So you have to make sure your job isn't compromised based on your dislikes of other co-workers.

Since you can't avoid coming across these people who are simply hard to work with, you might as well equip yourself with skills to be able to handle the situation in a professional manner.

1. Do Not Act Like The Boss

Unless you are the boss, don't act like one. Pushing people to do things doesn't make them more productive. It just makes them defensive when you criticize their work.

The only thing you need to worry about is what you need to get done. Worrying about everyone else is only going to make you more stressed out than you need to be.

2. Talk Out Your Problems

For some people, a direct confrontation is the most effective way to resolve issues. Others prefer talking on the phone. Both of these methods are fine, but you might want to avoid attempting to solve the problem via email.

When someone reads something they only read it as they would say it, or believe you meant it. They don't know the tone in which you would like them to hear it. If this is the only way to communicate with that person, make sure you read it a few times through and make it sound less harsh before sending it to them.

3. Don't Gossip About The Person

People are naturally attracted to juicy news about individuals other than themselves. Even if you just tell a single person about your issues, it won't take 15 minutes for the news to travel in hushed tones throughout the office.

You can avoid unintentionally spreading rumors in the office by keeping quiet about your concerns, at least in the workplace. Of course, you can talk to your spouse or your best friend about the issue, as long as they are not directly affiliated to your company.

4. Don't Hold Grudges Against Your Co-workers

Regardless of how frustrated or angry you might be at the attitude or work ethic of your co-worker, keep in mind that you have nothing to gain by harboring these ill feelings.

Feelings such as these will only stress you out and you'll lose focus on your responsibilities.

You can reverse your anger by thinking positive thoughts and keeping your mind focused on completing your own job assignments.

5. List The Reasons You Don't Care For That Co-worker

This may seem like an unnecessary and overindulgent thing to do, but this is an effective way of staying unaffected by your co-worker's actions. As soon as an item makes it to the list, do not allow your mind to think of it again.

Make it look professional. In the event of a squavel you have documented proof of their behaviors.

Once you implement these techniques in the workplace you can go about your work day without incident.

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