Title: How to Squash Serial Sarcasm in the Workplace
Headings: How to Squash Serial Sarcasm in the Workplace
How to Squash Serial Sarcasm in the Workplace
Dealing With Workplace Sarcasm
Understand the psychology of sarcasm
Confront aggression head on
Ignore sarcasm altogether
Consider correcting them
Be stern with subordinates
Putting it all together
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Content: However, when you have a chronically sarcastic person, it often leads to unnecessary friction. Here are a few tips to help you deal with workplace sarcasm in healthy and effective ways: Understand the psychology of sarcasm
Before you can confront sarcasm, you must understand the difference between passive and aggressive types. As psychologist Stanley C Loewen says, “The question you have to ask yourself is – is this passive sarcasm designed to be humorous that has the unintentional impact of upsetting you? Or is it aggressive sarcasm that is designed intentionally to be belittling and hurtful? Once you ascertain this, you can then better decide how to progress.” When sarcasm is meant in a humorous way, you have to remember there are good intentions behind their statements. In these situations, gently telling them you don’t understand their sarcasm is a good option. When sarcasm is meant in an aggressive manner, you’ll need to take a much more direct approach. Confront aggression head on
When sarcasm is aggressive, you can’t afford to sit back.