Episode 220: Pregame - Revenge & Staying True to Yourself
Feb 12, 2024
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Erin and Charissa discuss handling rude coworkers, building confidence, and the importance of buying flowers. They also share advice on dealing with mean girls at work, boosting self-confidence, self-reflection, and casual conversations.
Dealing with socially unaware individuals requires maintaining composure and responding with humor or subtle questioning.
Handling mean coworkers involves staying true to oneself, rising above negativity, and not letting their actions define self-worth.
Deep dives
Dealing with people who have zero social awareness
The hosts discuss the challenge of dealing with people who lack social awareness. They share personal anecdotes about encountering individuals who talk loudly or use FaceTime in public spaces without considering the people around them. While one host admits to struggling with maintaining composure, the other suggests responding with humor or subtly questioning the person's behavior. They acknowledge the difficulty of dealing with such individuals and highlight the importance of not stooping to their level.
Handling mean girls at work
In response to a listener's question about dealing with a mean girl at work, the hosts offer advice on maintaining grace and taking the high road. They emphasize the temporary nature of such situations and attribute mean behavior to the individual's insecurities. By staying true to oneself and refraining from stooping to their level, one can rise above the negativity. The hosts also stress the importance of not allowing the mean girl's actions to define one's own self-worth.
Building confidence and meeting new people after a recent breakup
Addressing a listener's question about building confidence and meeting new people after a breakup, the hosts suggest putting oneself out there and exploring new surroundings. They encourage engaging in activities that align with personal interests, such as visiting bars and striking up conversations with strangers. They also recommend dog owners to take their furry friends to dog parks for a chance to meet other dog-loving individuals. Additionally, they advocate focusing on the positive aspects of oneself and celebrating personal qualities to boost confidence.
We love to Pregame and we love answering your questions! Erin and Charissa connect the day after the Super Bowl to tell you how to handle rude coworkers, build up your confidence and why buying flowers is always the correct decision.