W A R N I N G

This post is not for the faint-of-heart. If you think I am an angel STOP READING. That's all I'm going to say about that.

Still there? Don't say I didn't warn you.

This semester I've been taking Business Communications and Marketing. I hate marketing most of all, but the other day we had a quiz in my communication class. Here is one of the questions:

Which of the following methods is appropriate for conflict resolution?

I only remember 2 of the options at the moment but that will do.
1. Assume responsibility for members' respect and behavior.
2. Lighten a tense moment with a compliment or humor.

well making a joke or a false compliment in the middle of a tense moment is just stupid, and it pisses people off.

or does it?

I selected #1...take responsibility, learn from it, move on. Apparently, I was WRONG!!!

Seriously, WHO uses humor in a tense business situation? WHO?! Someone who wants to a knuckle sandwich, that's who! I can see this tactic working among friends or family...but not in a business situation.

So I told my friend OJai and this is the conversation we had after I vented to her.

OJai: ooooo nice...but how will we get to LAX on tues? you will be at work?
Cimblog: Well, I'd be willing to do it...for you....ANYTHING
OJai: woooooooooooooooooooooooo! p.s. your hair looks really nice today.
Cimblog: Dammit, that just pisses me off you know! heeeee
OJai: hahahahaha. ok ok ok...a man walks into a bar...
Cimblog: Listen HERE!

















Okay, so it's not exactly appropriate, but it suuuuuuuuure is FUNNY!

pfffftttt...thanks a lot communication class...you made me get a B on my quiz.