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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow.

I would address this head on, because he's a new worker.

I would get him alone, reference this earlier conversation, and say that the topic at hand was actually your project. That you were offended by his lack of grace when he said: "Hey, this is a conversation with her, ok?" .

Your words should be simple yet blunt. Your demeanor should be calm, your voice clear. Stand up straight, but don't be aggressive. Look him in the eye, but don't glare.

You have to get him to respect you, and not let this fester between you. He has to apologize.[/quote]
I agree with some of this.  Not the "offended by his lack of grace".  That sounds too personal.  Rather, he needs to get comfortable with your department's culture, and fast.  The issue isn't with you (feeling offended), it's with him (he was dismissive of your input, disrespectful of your role as project leader, and his communication wasn't in line with the way the four of you operate).

When your co-worker didn't notice his comment but echoed what you'd just said, did this guy seem to listen to the content of the point?[/quote]

Not sure.  I was pretty embarrassed and put my nose back to the grindstone.

I agree his ignorance of the culture is the problem.  [/quote]

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