723: Should I Relive the Drama of Childhood Trauma? | Feedback Friday
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Apologies
Addressing workplace conflicts requires a delicate balance, especially when apologies are involved. and discuss a listener's situation where an off-color joke led to strained relationships at work. They suggest a heartfelt email to the offended colleague, emphasizing the importance of understanding and repairing the relationship.
I would send this colleague a brief email and basically say, "Look, it's been a month. I still feel awful about what I said. I just want to sincerely apologize again."
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They also highlight the need to address any misconceptions with management to prevent further professional repercussions 1 2.
Humor
Humor in the workplace can be a double-edged sword. Jordan and Gabriel emphasize the importance of being cautious with jokes, especially with new colleagues. They recommend focusing jokes on oneself to avoid offending others and maintaining a positive work environment.
Whenever I'm not a hundred percent sure something is okay, I just make myself the target of the joke instead of somebody else.
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They also discuss the listener's situation where a joke about a colleague's past trauma backfired, stressing the importance of sensitivity and context in humor 3 1.