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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One of the unique things about working in an office with a lot of different people is that you have to deal with different personality types. This often means closely interacting with people who you otherwise avoid. And while most people have calm demeanors that are easy to get along with, there will always be one or two people who just rub you the wrong way. Dealing With Workplace Sarcasm
Sarcasm, in and of itself, is fine. It’s often used in humorous situations and can lighten the mood when circumstances are otherwise serious. 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?