| | | Today’s Tip | | What to Say When Asking Your Colleague to Wear Their Mask | Have you faced the awkward prospect of having
to ask someone to mask up at work? There is no denying that mask-wearing has become morally
and politically loaded, which makes this
conversation particularly tricky. Here are three suggestions to make the request more effective.
Be prepared. If you know what you’re going to say in advance, before your mask-less colleague is standing by your cubicle and you’re struggling to come up with the right words on the spot, it’s a lot easier to follow through.
Ask in a way that allows the other person to save face. This shouldn’t feel like a rejection, but a collaboration. In essence, your script should convey, “You’re good. We’re good. But I just need you to do this thing.”
Be direct. A direct request, in contrast to beating around the bush, will be much more effective in securing your colleague’s compliance. | | This tip is adapted from “How to Ask a Colleague to Mask Up,” by Vanessa Bohns |
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