Apologizing for Off-Color Jokes
Jordan and Gabriel discuss how to handle situations where an off-color joke has caused a misunderstanding and hurt feelings. They suggest apologizing sincerely and having a conversation to understand the other person's perspective.In this clip
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I'm frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—toward one manager at work. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship with this manager. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude.
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What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in the episode Sheila Heen — How to Navigate Hard Conversations, the Subtle Art of Apologizing, and More and the clip Effective Apologies?