Sometimes coworkers are great — they’re the people who see us through the stressful times at work, the people who can relate when we complain about our boss, and the people who make us laugh when we’re taking a break at midday. But other times, coworkers seem bent on making our lives miserable, or at least on spreading all the gossip about us to the far corners of the office.
It can be hard to stay out of coworker drama when you don’t want to be involved. Should you avoid the office drama queen altogether? Try to defend yourself? Just do your best to ignore the flying gossip? Read on to find out.
1. Prevention is better than repair. Try to stay friendly with everyone in the office, even if they’re difficult to be around. That doesn’t mean you have to be best friends, but say hi and offer a smile when you see your coworkers. These simple gestures can go a long way toward keeping people on your good side.
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