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Things get awkward in the workplace. It happens to everyone! But how do you respond without adding to the awkwardness? Or worse...start apologizing for whatever happened. We say āIām sorryā more times in a day than we realize...and stuff isnāt ALWAYS our fault. I'm totally guilty of this.
There are five different awkward scenarios and how to handle them:
- When youāre late for a meeting - Instead of apologizing, say, āthank you so much for your patience. I know your time is valuable, so letās dive in.ā
- When you need to ask a question - DONāT APOLOGIZE! Say, āhereās my question.ā
- When you donāt like something - Just say you didnāt care for it! Itās not your fault. This is one I'm always apologizing for because I feel bad.
- Grabbing something or getting by someone - You should say: āDo you mind handing that to me?ā or a simple: āPardon me!ā
- When you need to clarify something you said - āLet me clarify...ā
Workplace slip-ups totally happen. But knowing how to handle the awkwardness makes all the difference!
Source: Huffington Post