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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve had coworkers that are challenging to converse with.  Sometimes just letting them keep speaking until they run out of air helps…let them see they’ve sucked all the air out of the room.  But pay attention to what they say, and then, when they have paused and you’ve given them a minute to feel a little self conscious, address what they’ve said—calmly and slowly.[/quote]

Op here. Here's another example. She asked someone to take notes during the meeting and then kept pestering them to make sure they were writing everything. The teacher who recently had back surgery didn't want to sit in a chair due to pain but she kept asking her to sit down. Another teacher is pregnant and likes to sit and stand and she also kept asking her to sit down.

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Did any of these people simply say, no? Is she their supervisor?  Sounds like you all need to establish some boundaries, politely, without resorting to meangirling in private meetings.  This person is new—they will adjust to the culture if you set the example.[/quote]

Op here. That's the thing. They just ignore her. They all hate confrontation and a lot of it is cultural. It may not even bother them. They don't make as many facial expressions. The teacher who had back surgery is American and she did say she can't sit but the new teacher was shaking her head. I joined after this new teacher. It was probably surprising since I am the newest employee that I was getting annoyed but I slipped. I'm trying to think through everything.

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