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Regardless of where you work, there is a huge chance that you will encounter a few people that you will not like for some reason. It may have something to do with their work ineptitude, their obnoxious manner, or maybe even an irritating mannerism. It is virtually impossible to like everyone in the office and fortunately, you don't have to. You do need to find ways of getting over your personal differences and making sure your productivity is not put at risk.

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're a high-ranking officer in your company, you do not have the privilege of giving direct orders to your co-workers and instructing them on the right way to perform their responsibilities. You really can't do much to change other people's attitude towards work or modify the way they do their jobs.

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. Resolve Conflicts Through Spoken Communication

When you have an issue to resolve make sure you talk it out with that person. Give them a call or speak with them face to face. A direct confrontation is a good way to resolve any issue. Do not send an email. This is an indirect way to communicate ill feelings.

Written words may sound harsher than you originally meant. If you have no choice but to send an email, make sure that you read your message to yourself before hitting the send button. Review the email and make sure that it won't sound accusatory or angry.

3. Don't Gossip

Keep your issues to yourself. It doesn't take long for an office place to spread news. The message may get skewed, and sound much different from person to person. It's like that childhood game Telephone. Also, remember not to contribute to other people's gossip.

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. Do Not Harbor Ill Feelings Towards Your Co-worker

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.

Feeling these negative emotions will have unwanted effects on your work productivity, so it will be best for you to just let the feelings go and concentrate on more vital issues.

Instead, stay focused on your tasks and think pleasant and positive thoughts throughout the day to keep you mind occupied.

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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