<p>When you're second-guessing yourself before communicating with someone, you probably have reservations based on their past reactions. </p>
<p>When you do need to communicate with such people, you may need to tailor your messages to the expectation of how they might react.</p>

Coworkers That Cause Drama

<p><span><b>If you are new to an office environment you should be listening 95% of the time. Ask a lot of questions to get a good understanding of how things work.</b></span></p><div><div><div><div></div><div><b><span></span></b></div></div></div></div><p>
	The thing with office politics is that you don't know what the trigger words are.</p><h3></h3>

Be Quiet and Listen

<p><span><b>Unless 100% of the recipients will find your information useful, only reply directly to the sender.</b></span></p><p>
	"Reply all" is too often the cause of office drama. Always be sure to check if you've accidentally clicked "reply all" before sending a sensitive message.</p>

Avoid "Reply to All" Like It's the Plague

<ul><li>Best time to start drama (if there is a "best" time): Monday afternoon.</li><li>Worst time to start drama: Friday afternoon.</li></ul><p><b>If you find yourself in a heated battle, try and find a way to collaborate and find a middle ground to deal with the issue at hand.</b></p>

Never Start Drama on a Friday

<p><span>Ask your contacts in any new environment.</span></p><ul><li><i>Are there sensitive topics that I shouldn't discuss without talking to you first?</i></li><li><i>Can you draw an organizational chart for me?</i></li><li><i>Who should my main point of contact be for this project?</i></li><li><i>Is there a certain process I should follow for this task? Is it okay if I talk to this person first?</i></li><li><i>With whom should I be engaging?</i></li></ul><p><b>
	With a clear understanding of how they work and are their organizational hierarchy, you're less likely to do something that will cause unnecessary drama or miscommunication.</b></p>

Ask Questions

<p>Every office has trigger words that get everyone up in a frenzy once someone blurts them out.<br></p>

Know Which The Sensitive Topics

<p><span>You work with a variety of people and you </span><span>won't always get along</span><span> with everyone. </span>Telling yourself, "<b>I don't engage in office politics, I tell it like it is," is a flawed tactic that might just cause more trouble</b>.</p><div><div><div><div></div><div><span></span></div><p>When you stick your foot in your mouth, all you can do is apologize and explain it was a genuine mistake.</p></div></div></div><a href="http://lifehacker.com/what-to-do-when-you-work-with-someone-you-dont-like-5943728"></a>

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