November 10, 2006Sarcasm
A manager that is in competition with me uses a lot of sarcasm. I try to keep the peace and be very professional. I feel this makes me less effective with other employees especially when he does it in public
Do you have any advice for me on how to handle myself and this manager?
Meryl Responds
My stock phrases for sarcasm are:
• Is there something you need to say to me? If there is, please say it directly.
• That remark sounded sarcastic. Did you intend it that way?
• I would be happy to discuss this with you in private.
• Let’s take that kind of comment off line.
• I thought I heard a dig. Did I?
• If you have an issue with me, please address if directly.
Please note, while your employees will likely lose some respect when you don’t speak up, it reflects even worse on him for using the sarcasm.
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