What to say when they “teasingly” insult your work (again)

Dealing with teasing insults in the workplace can be a delicate matter. While colleagues might mean…

How to respond to “I’m starving” without offering to buy them lunch

When a coworker drops the phrase I’m starving, it can be a bit of a conversational…

What to say when they “jokingly” make fun of your work

Handling conversations effectively is an essential skill, especially when it comes to navigating sensitive topics like…

When they claim “I’m the best,” say this to bring them back down

Handling Conversations with Confidence: Bringing Egotistical Colleagues Back Down to Earth Have you ever had to…

When they say “That’s not funny,” say this to diffuse the tension

Communicating effectively in the workplace can be a delicate balancing act. We’ve all been there –…

How to fire back at “You’re so picky” with a smile

Handling the You’re so picky comment can be a delicate matter, especially in a work setting.…

Humorous ways to respond to “I forgot” (without being too harsh)

When it comes to working with others, there’s one phrase that can be particularly frustrating to…

Responding to “That’s not my job” with humor and wit

Dealing with a coworker who constantly shrugs off responsibilities by saying That’s not my job can…

When someone accuses you of being unprofessional, here’s what to say

Handling accusations of unprofessionalism can be challenging, especially when you’re unaware of what you’ve done wrong.…

When someone asks you to do their job for them, here’s what to say

Dealing with colleagues who try to pass off their responsibilities onto others can be frustrating, to…