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What are some tips for handling confrontation at work for someone who’s naturally averse to confrontation? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by trufax@beehaw.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] trufax@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This hits close to home. When I was candid about the fact that it took some courage to speak up about something that needed pushing back on, I got called a “scaredy cat” 🙄

[–] housepanther@lemmy.goblackcat.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Name calling is the language of the weak. I it does take courage and I'm glad you summoned the courage to do so.

[–] trufax@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you! That genuinely makes me feel a little better