Dear Dr. Mimi,
I have a coworker who keeps talking negatively to me and complains about their personal life. It’s very irritating. I’ve tried to act uninterested and hoped they would take the hint, but they keep talking to me when I am trying to work. What should I do?
—Disturbed
Dear Disturbed,
We all have that one coworker who never knows how to speak positively, and it can weigh on us. Sometimes these people need to hear how their words affect those around them. Suggest nicely, but directly, to please keep your conversations work-related and professional.
—Dr. Mimi
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