Sticky situation, How could I have handled myself better?
Two weeks ago I ran into a woman at a business dinner who nicked a promotion that was coming to me and my boyfriend as well. Needless to say, I hate this woman. It was a sit-down dinner and the only seat available was next to her. Throughout dinner, I was on the edge which didn’t make a good impression on the other people there. How could I have handled myself better?
Answer:
We all have to face difficult situations like this. I’d say the best way to cope is to pretend you’re in a film, or TV show. You’re an actress playing a part. Be someone else for that night. Someone who is cool and calm, and clear headed. Be polite to your business rival and don’t show her you’re upset with her. Sometimes, icy coolness like this is far more effective than letting people see they’ve got to you. If you can feel yourself getting annoyed, take a very slow deep breath and tell yourself over and over that you’re calm and relaxed. Then you will be. Just think of it as a game and it’ll be a lot easier next time.
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