Yay Ah!: What’s the best way to deal with an arrogant egotistical co-worker, who you have to work with?
I work under this co-worker of mine, and he has a huge ego. He thinks he’s the best thing in the world. He always likes putting people down, and teases them constantly. He does this to me, and sometimes I retaliate and put him in his place. I have to work with him since we’re in charge of some clients together. So, what’s the best way to deal with someone like this?
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Answer by William
Start calling him a name he hates. Get everyone else to also. Tell him you’ll stop when he changes his attitude.
okay, here’s my advice on this~number 1, men who appear to have huge egos are men lacking in the self-esteem department, he acts as if he’s the best cuz in reality he feels very inferior. So, you probably could give two cents on his opinions on you, right? So, when he puts you down, just give him a look, shrug your shoulders and say “tell us how you really feel?” or maybe “So what?” or just give him an eyeroll and walk off. I’ve learned that the best way to deal with bullies is to not let them get your goat at all. And if they manage to, then do NOT let them know it, cuz that’s all they are lookin for~is a reaction out of you. Let your body language and demeanor show him that his opinion of you is so far down on your list of priorities that he can say whatever he wants, because you know whether or not what he is saying is true or false, and if it’s false~which it probably is~then it makes you the stronger and better person by knowing he’s wrong without having to sink to his level and act like him. Or you could just agree with him when he starts in on how great he is, cuz really you know how you really feel, and if shuts him up by saying “o yes john-doe, you are the absolute greatest at so-and-so!”, then why not say it? this way you can walk off, laughing on the inside cuz everyone but him knows exactly what kinda person he is. 🙂 Good Luck!
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