On "mean girl"ismI hate the term "mean girl," as though straight dudez aren't catty, manipulative and vicious to each other. However, it is late, you are my friends and this term connotes an understood set of overall behaviors and attitudes that I want to work with sans explanation. (Are we all satisfied with my total excuse for not doing the
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As a work-place pro, I've found that ignoring is the worst thing you can do.
Two successes I have experienced with my fellow working man:
* After work social situations where problems are clearly defined and hopefully resolved, or at least acknowledged and aired out.
* Overcoming the offender with professionalism, regardless of how unprofessional the situation or setting is. It is a business, you can be professional flipping burgers. Also, this method always wins against someone who isn't using the same strategy.
Some context would be helpful..
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