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Why office gossiping and complaining negatively affects the office.

Why office gossiping and complaining negatively affects the office.

It's really a shame that this even needs discussed, however, in this difficult market, you hear more gossiping and complaining than ever.

Complaints if addressed negatively affect the whole attitude in an office. That is not good. Working in a negative situation does not breed success. Complaining, in my humble opinion is a cowardly response to a problem. Wouldn't it make more sense to deal with the problem in a professional manner, come to an amicable resolution, and move on? Why dwell on an issue instead of dealing with it head on?

If you deal with the issue in a non-accusatory manner, the issue has a better chance of being resolved. Issues that are left to fester will only make matters worse. Having the courage to face them "head-on" and in a professional manner will help everyone.

Gossip is another office issue at times. Gossip is rooted in insecurity. People gossip when they are hurt, offended, or frightened. Gossip is the root cause of insecure people who need attention. If one has to gossip, the end result is that it is going to hurt the person who is being discussed.

Complaining and gossiping in an office situation is only going to drag everyone down.

If you refuse to listen to gossip and complaining it discourages those who are doing the dirty deed. Don't listen and don't join in. If you do happen to listen to the gossip and complaining, be the bigger person and ask the person how you could help corrrect the situation. Then add a statement like, "This really isn't my business, is it really yours?" Always be polite, but be firm in your position.

Why stress on others issues...stay positive and remember. "Positivity breeds success!"

What do you think?

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Posted by Karen Monsour,REALTOR® Broward,Palm Beach,Miami/Dade! 954-464-4194 anytime! on 04/10/2009 08:01 PM

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14 Comments on Why office gossiping and complaining negatively affects the office.

APR

Negative thinking really does have a way of creeping in and bringing you down.. I have a neighbor like that..I stopped talking to her..I just say hi at the mailbox..and run back inside. :)

Konnie,

You know it. I try and stay away from these people in the office, and most times, they are the most unsuccessful people that everyone hides from.

We minimize our time spent chatting with other agents in our office. We say "hello" and then promptly go to our office, shut the door and do our job. You can ask our office manager...it works!

Steve,

You have to do that in the current market. If people would stop listening to the news media, they would realize property is selling. There were 4 agents in my office last night with me and we worked until 9 pm. Tonight I was there with 4 others until 8:45 pm.

I do have a great officre though, we help each other if asked. People in my office are polite and do ask "If you have a moment can I ask you a question, or your opinion?" It works. I have for the most part a very nice office to work in. Thank you for your comments.

I don't let this stuff get to me. I go into the office do what I have to and leave. I never pay attention to gossip withing an office, it's counter productive.

Patricia Aulson/Portsmouth NH RealEstate

I don't let this stuff get to me. I go into the office do what I have to and leave. I never pay attention to gossip withing an office, it's counter productive.

Patricia Aulson/Portsmouth NH RealEstate

I have not participated in gossip for a while. I sort of do my own thing and stay away from it.

Negativity gets in your head and messes everything up. If you have a negative nilly in your office - tell them to shut up and talk to someone else. They'll just mess up your game - period.

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Oh and here's a good book for the negative nilly:

Stop Whining!

I will stay that is one thing I dont miss about a large office... it seemed that they was always a office drama buzz and it seemed to suck the energy out of the building.

I remember once over hearing two agent chatter back and forth about a seller and the deal that died and what the seller later wished he would have agreed to .. baggier baggier wine complain the agents went on.. not even thinking that I sitting a few feet away may be representing a buyer waiting to make the next office..

Remember you CANT talk about a client ever to anyone as long as they are you client.. that alone would cut down on all that office dramam chatter.

Patricia,

You know it. When it occurs, I just make another call to another customer and ignor it.

Chuck,

Me either, I work about 16 hours a day with the market in my area improving. What's the point?

Thomas,

I usually just ignore them and do my own thing. Fortunately there are only a few in my office. When they are whining...I'm intensely working.

Eric,

Usually from what I am hearing is not about other agents...well sometimes...it's about issues involving a buyer...they should have qualified them, then they wouldn't have wasted their time...amazing isn't it?

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