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What to do when you think people are talking about you at work?
How to Deal with Coworkers Who Talk About You Behind Your Back, According to 19 Experts
- Get curious.
- Discover why.
- The key to this is dignity.
- Don’t take the bait and don’t feed the trolls.
- Ignore it.
- Discuss it with your manager.
- Confront it head-on.
- Report it to HR.
What do you do when someone mocks you at work?
Tell them to stop. Sometimes taking a firm stand and addressing those making fun of you head on works. Calmly and assertively explain to those mocking you that you do not appreciate their comments. Although this tactic is more direct, it is unlikely those making fun of you expect this response.
How do you deal with being ridiculed?
One way to stop letting ridicule make you depressed is to build bridges with those who react negatively towards you. When this isn’t an option, focus on forming and nurturing other relationships instead. Support groups are another great way to prevent depression when you’re being ridiculed.
What to do if a co-worker is mocking you?
Go to your human resources department if your supervisor is involved in the mocking, related to the person doing it or didn’t solve the problem. Go over the situation, mocking occurrences, your actions and the problem with the supervisor with the HR representative.
How do you deal with coworkers who gossip about you?
If this person tries to engage you in gossip about yourself, your manager, or other coworkers, politely leave the conversation. Tell them you’d rather not talk about it or pretend you don’t have any opinions on the subject. Don’t get sucked into the gossip.
What should I do if my coworker is making fun of Me?
If you’re being mocked, made fun of or teased by your coworkers, it’s important to know that you don’t have to put up with it. Their behavior can affect your productivity and quality of work, in addition to how you feel in the workplace and at home. Take steps to stop the behavior so you can focus on your career.
What are the different types of problematic coworkers?
It’s inevitable—at almost any workplace you will run into “problem” coworkers. Some of these types of problematic coworkers include the negative coworker, the overly competitive co-worker, the gossip, the bully, and the person who pushes off work.