Treat the person with respect

If you are going to treat the person with disrespect, it's not going to be a surprise if he/she treats you the same.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

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Be calm

Someone who is calm is seen as being in control, centered and more respectable.

Unless you know that anger will trigger the person into action and you are consciously using it as a strategy to move him/her, it is better to assume a calm persona.

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Where you are coming from

Letting them in on the reason behind your actions and the full background of what is happening will enable them to empathize with your situation.

This lets them get them on-board much easier.

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Connect with your colleagues on a personal level. Go out with them for lunches or dinners. Get to know them as people, and not colleagues. Learn more about their hobbies, their family, their lives. Foster strong connections. These will go a long way in your work.

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Escalate to a higher authority

When all else fails, escalate to your manager.

This is considered the trump card and shouldn't be used unless you've completely exhausted your means.

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Focus on what can be actioned upon

Acknowledge that the situation has already occurred.

Rather than harp on what you cannot change, focus on the actionable steps you can take to forward yourself in the situation.

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Get some perspective from others

In all likelihood, your colleagues, managers and friends must have experienced similar situations in some way or another. They will be able to see things from a different angle and offer a different take on the situation.

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