Say They Should Try to Understand, but Actually Mean Try to Convince
Here are some common pitfalls in office politics that we're sure you've experienced:
- 1. "I'm just trying to understand why you're being so difficult." - Actually, "I'm trying to manipulate you into doing my bidding."
- 2. "We're all on the same team." - Actually, "I'm trying to get you to do my job so I can do mine."
- 3. "Let's just focus on the facts." - Actually, "I'm trying to ignore the facts and make up my own."
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