Posted by Noa on November 7, 2000, at 19:01:44
In reply to Re: problems w/ co-worker, posted by Rainwoman on November 7, 2000, at 14:22:55
I don't know if this is helpful, but it is fun to think about:
Would "killing with kindness work"?
--"Thank you so kindly, I just don't know what I would do without your ever so attentive feedback" (sacharine smile to accompany this)
--"That's what I just adore about you--you always know the sweetest things to say to make me feel cheerful and look forward to coming in to work"
Or, there is the businesslike approach:
--"Thank you for registering your opinions, I'll take it under advisement. In the meantime, as I am thinking about how to implement your thoughtful ideas, I will need you to hold further comments so that I can focus all my energy on how to put your suggestions into action most effectively. If you'd like, feel free to express any further ideas to me in writing, though, and I'll be sure to read them just as soon as I have the time"
poster:Noa
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