Mixing
Co-Worker nags about another employee [closed]
Clash Royale CLAN TAG#URR8PPP
.everyoneloves__top-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__mid-leaderboard:empty margin-bottom:0;
up vote
-1
down vote
favorite
I sit next to a coworker of mine. We are on the same team. However, he nags all the time about this other employee who is in the other department.
I am frustrated him talking everyday at least once. What should I do? Right now I just ignore the talk and continue with my work.
coworking
asked Mar 12 '15 at 14:11
RG-3
1333
closed as off-topic by gnat, Chris E, Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Roger Mar 19 '15 at 13:29
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Real questions have answers. Rather than explaining why your situation is terrible, or why your boss/coworker makes you unhappy, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, click here." – Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Roger
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Chris E
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
-1
down vote
favorite
I sit next to a coworker of mine. We are on the same team. However, he nags all the time about this other employee who is in the other department.
I am frustrated him talking everyday at least once. What should I do? Right now I just ignore the talk and continue with my work.
coworking
asked Mar 12 '15 at 14:11
RG-3
1333
closed as off-topic by gnat, Chris E, Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Roger Mar 19 '15 at 13:29
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Real questions have answers. Rather than explaining why your situation is terrible, or why your boss/coworker makes you unhappy, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, click here." – Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Roger
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Chris E
1
Hi RG-3, right now your question appears off-topic since it reads like a rant and simply asks "What do I do?" You might consider rewording to make your question more answerable.
– David K
Mar 12 '15 at 14:18
1
Purely as a matter of English "nag" is when someone makse criticisms of you to you, especially trying to get you to do something differently. I believe the English word you are looking for is "gripe" ("whinge" if you are Australian).
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '15 at 1:07
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
-1
down vote
favorite
up vote
-1
down vote
favorite
I sit next to a coworker of mine. We are on the same team. However, he nags all the time about this other employee who is in the other department.
I am frustrated him talking everyday at least once. What should I do? Right now I just ignore the talk and continue with my work.
coworking
asked Mar 12 '15 at 14:11
RG-3
1333
I sit next to a coworker of mine. We are on the same team. However, he nags all the time about this other employee who is in the other department.
I am frustrated him talking everyday at least once. What should I do? Right now I just ignore the talk and continue with my work.
coworking
asked Mar 12 '15 at 14:11
RG-3
1333
asked Mar 12 '15 at 14:11
RG-3
1333
asked Mar 12 '15 at 14:11
RG-3
1333
asked Mar 12 '15 at 14:11
RG-3
1333
1333
closed as off-topic by gnat, Chris E, Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Roger Mar 19 '15 at 13:29
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Real questions have answers. Rather than explaining why your situation is terrible, or why your boss/coworker makes you unhappy, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, click here." – Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Roger
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Chris E
closed as off-topic by gnat, Chris E, Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Roger Mar 19 '15 at 13:29
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Real questions have answers. Rather than explaining why your situation is terrible, or why your boss/coworker makes you unhappy, explain what you want to do to make it better. For more information, click here." – Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Roger
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, Chris E
1
Hi RG-3, right now your question appears off-topic since it reads like a rant and simply asks "What do I do?" You might consider rewording to make your question more answerable.
– David K
Mar 12 '15 at 14:18
1
Purely as a matter of English "nag" is when someone makse criticisms of you to you, especially trying to get you to do something differently. I believe the English word you are looking for is "gripe" ("whinge" if you are Australian).
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '15 at 1:07
suggest improvements |Â
1
Hi RG-3, right now your question appears off-topic since it reads like a rant and simply asks "What do I do?" You might consider rewording to make your question more answerable.
– David K
Mar 12 '15 at 14:18
1
Purely as a matter of English "nag" is when someone makse criticisms of you to you, especially trying to get you to do something differently. I believe the English word you are looking for is "gripe" ("whinge" if you are Australian).
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '15 at 1:07
1
1
Hi RG-3, right now your question appears off-topic since it reads like a rant and simply asks "What do I do?" You might consider rewording to make your question more answerable.
– David K
Mar 12 '15 at 14:18
Hi RG-3, right now your question appears off-topic since it reads like a rant and simply asks "What do I do?" You might consider rewording to make your question more answerable.
– David K
Mar 12 '15 at 14:18
1
1
Purely as a matter of English "nag" is when someone makse criticisms of you to you, especially trying to get you to do something differently. I believe the English word you are looking for is "gripe" ("whinge" if you are Australian).
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '15 at 1:07
Purely as a matter of English "nag" is when someone makse criticisms of you to you, especially trying to get you to do something differently. I believe the English word you are looking for is "gripe" ("whinge" if you are Australian).
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '15 at 1:07
suggest improvements |Â
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
Tell him you aren't interested in the conversation. Politely, but repeatedly if need be.
Ignoring him, or giving him generic nods of confirmation and token acknowledgement, are only going to feed into your co-worker's desire to gossip and complain. State clearly and plainly that you are not interested in hearing about this gossip. Point out that you would like to get back to work, or continue to eat lunch, or whatever you are doing at the time that you would rather be doing when he tries to engage you in conversation.
Be Polite though, no matter what. He is your co-worker, and you have to work with him even if he is being a bother.
If it starts to interfere with your workflow, and he refuses to stop, consult your supervisor in private. Explain that the constant distractions are getting in the way of work (don't bring up the conversation topic - that's irrelevant) and ask to be assigned to a different seat.
answered Mar 12 '15 at 14:20
Zibbobz
6,68752453
suggest improvements |Â
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
Tell him you aren't interested in the conversation. Politely, but repeatedly if need be.
Ignoring him, or giving him generic nods of confirmation and token acknowledgement, are only going to feed into your co-worker's desire to gossip and complain. State clearly and plainly that you are not interested in hearing about this gossip. Point out that you would like to get back to work, or continue to eat lunch, or whatever you are doing at the time that you would rather be doing when he tries to engage you in conversation.
Be Polite though, no matter what. He is your co-worker, and you have to work with him even if he is being a bother.
If it starts to interfere with your workflow, and he refuses to stop, consult your supervisor in private. Explain that the constant distractions are getting in the way of work (don't bring up the conversation topic - that's irrelevant) and ask to be assigned to a different seat.
answered Mar 12 '15 at 14:20
Zibbobz
6,68752453
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
Tell him you aren't interested in the conversation. Politely, but repeatedly if need be.
Ignoring him, or giving him generic nods of confirmation and token acknowledgement, are only going to feed into your co-worker's desire to gossip and complain. State clearly and plainly that you are not interested in hearing about this gossip. Point out that you would like to get back to work, or continue to eat lunch, or whatever you are doing at the time that you would rather be doing when he tries to engage you in conversation.
Be Polite though, no matter what. He is your co-worker, and you have to work with him even if he is being a bother.
If it starts to interfere with your workflow, and he refuses to stop, consult your supervisor in private. Explain that the constant distractions are getting in the way of work (don't bring up the conversation topic - that's irrelevant) and ask to be assigned to a different seat.
answered Mar 12 '15 at 14:20
Zibbobz
6,68752453
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
Tell him you aren't interested in the conversation. Politely, but repeatedly if need be.
Ignoring him, or giving him generic nods of confirmation and token acknowledgement, are only going to feed into your co-worker's desire to gossip and complain. State clearly and plainly that you are not interested in hearing about this gossip. Point out that you would like to get back to work, or continue to eat lunch, or whatever you are doing at the time that you would rather be doing when he tries to engage you in conversation.
Be Polite though, no matter what. He is your co-worker, and you have to work with him even if he is being a bother.
If it starts to interfere with your workflow, and he refuses to stop, consult your supervisor in private. Explain that the constant distractions are getting in the way of work (don't bring up the conversation topic - that's irrelevant) and ask to be assigned to a different seat.
answered Mar 12 '15 at 14:20
Zibbobz
6,68752453
Tell him you aren't interested in the conversation. Politely, but repeatedly if need be.
Ignoring him, or giving him generic nods of confirmation and token acknowledgement, are only going to feed into your co-worker's desire to gossip and complain. State clearly and plainly that you are not interested in hearing about this gossip. Point out that you would like to get back to work, or continue to eat lunch, or whatever you are doing at the time that you would rather be doing when he tries to engage you in conversation.
Be Polite though, no matter what. He is your co-worker, and you have to work with him even if he is being a bother.
If it starts to interfere with your workflow, and he refuses to stop, consult your supervisor in private. Explain that the constant distractions are getting in the way of work (don't bring up the conversation topic - that's irrelevant) and ask to be assigned to a different seat.
answered Mar 12 '15 at 14:20
Zibbobz
6,68752453
answered Mar 12 '15 at 14:20
Zibbobz
6,68752453
answered Mar 12 '15 at 14:20
Zibbobz
6,68752453
answered Mar 12 '15 at 14:20
Zibbobz
6,68752453
6,68752453
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
1
Hi RG-3, right now your question appears off-topic since it reads like a rant and simply asks "What do I do?" You might consider rewording to make your question more answerable.
– David K
Mar 12 '15 at 14:18
1
Purely as a matter of English "nag" is when someone makse criticisms of you to you, especially trying to get you to do something differently. I believe the English word you are looking for is "gripe" ("whinge" if you are Australian).
– DJClayworth
Mar 13 '15 at 1:07