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Post by w0426116 on Dec 10, 2013 5:22:44 GMT -6
Honestly I believe if I am a paid professional I have the right to express my self professionally without getting overwhelmed are causing myself or my company public embarrassment. If I am under too much pressure or stress I believe the work place should create a environment where the employees can express themselves to their supervisors properly without discipline, I honestly have experienced a situation where I cried at work and honestly don't see it happening.
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Post by ebonisw on Dec 10, 2013 11:30:09 GMT -6
This video was helpful because I often find myself at a loss for words when I see someone else crying. It will be a lesson learned the day I actually can empathize and react without making the other person feel awkward with a blank stare. As a manager, when I come into a leadership position, of course I will experience this because as much as people trying to keep their home life outside of work, it isn't that easy. I will need to know how to respond to my employees.
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Post by rjmonico on Mar 10, 2014 22:39:19 GMT -6
I would definitely share this video with friends and colleagues. Thank you Professor! I think that tears at work are a hard issue to deal with. Usually tears from an employee are because there is a problem or just a state of being overwhelmed. It usually is not a sign of happiness at work even though people do shed tears because of happiness but rarely at work . I think an employee shedding tears is something can be dealt with, discussed, and a resolution developed.
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Post by allisonschex on Mar 21, 2014 20:24:35 GMT -6
Work isn't the place to show your emotions and cry, I know it's easier said than done but it should be avoided as much as possible. Getting stressed out or overwhelmed can sometimes get the best of us but we are adults and should know when we need to excuse ourselves and take breather. I have never cried or seen anyone cry at work but it's common sense to make sure you react in a respectful way and don't stir up the emotions even more.
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Post by patrickschwaner on Mar 27, 2014 14:15:57 GMT -6
I dunno, it's always awkward for me when someone cries. But as the man in this video said, it's important to show compassion and understanding for the crying person. Crying is a normal human emotion and everyone, both men and women, will cry at some point.
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Post by pellirf22 on Mar 31, 2014 3:33:17 GMT -6
TITLE- How to Handle Tears at Work
I really like the message of this video but I think it was a bit boring to follow because of the overload of scientific information. Tears can drastically change a situation and, if not properly prepared, managers can easily cause detrimental harm. Understanding the cause of tears and how to properly manage the situation can be highly valuable for a manager. I have yet to encounter a situation requiring me to manage tears, but these tips will definitely be beneficial if I do.
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Post by bmcgarry13 on Apr 2, 2014 20:09:37 GMT -6
Not to be insensitive, but this video is crap. Despite it being titled "How to Handle Tears at Work", only a third of the video actually talked about tears at work. The first three minutes is poorly spent on talking about the biology of people's bodies. The main point of the biology speech is this message: tears are a natural part of being human and the act of crying is not shameful. While I agree, less emphasis should be placed on it. The best part of the video is its end where it gives a four point summary of how to actually handle your tears. Emotions which cause tears, while natural, should be expressed like other emotions at work- professionally and tactfully. If a person sees tears, they should understand how you feel towards something...act professionally to convey your feelings and explain the tears. The tears will do the rest of the talking, unless your workers or managers are insensitive.
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Post by racheleperes on Apr 4, 2014 10:29:50 GMT -6
I think this video is very informative. Sometimes we are faced with someone crying at work or we ourselves have cried at work. It's important to know that it's not just because we are upset, that it's because we are frustrated and stressed. Crying is our body's way of getting the frustration and stress out in a healthy way.
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Post by meganlynch on Apr 6, 2014 14:46:26 GMT -6
I find that when most people are crying at work, it is because of outside issues and stress. It is very hard to come to work with personal problems and have to smile when that is not what you are feeling. It is important as a manager or even a co-worker to be understanding of people's problems. I know that I personally tear up when I am mad. However, I have learned when I start getting frustrated with something to calm down and put my anger aside. I would find it very unprofessional to cry in a workplace unless there is a personal issue in which case you should excuse yourself. Though crying people are not easy to deal with, it does signal a problem that needs to be addressed.
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Post by katelynjones on Apr 6, 2014 20:21:40 GMT -6
How to handle tears at work can be a tough. It is important to be sensitive to the situation and handle it with respect and sympathy. I have been in both situations like the speaker in this video. I do think it is important to keep personal issues outside of work but i also know how that can be hard sometimes. Work related frustrations are hard to manage sometimes when it goes to far. Your emotions kick in and sometimes you just cant hold back anymore.
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Post by kelseywatson on Apr 6, 2014 21:17:26 GMT -6
This was an informative issue, and I like how it gave some possible solutions on how to deal with it. Whether you think it's professional or not, crying in the work place can happen, and if you're a manager, you need to have the proper tools to deal with it. The morale in a business environment is important, because it directly correlates to your employee production and that can affect all aspects of the business top to bottom. Crying is just one of many issues that can occur, and I like some of the pointers the speaker gave for addressing it.
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Post by mwinner123 on Apr 8, 2014 10:35:09 GMT -6
This video was somewhat hard to follow for me, but I understand the general idea. There are multiple types of tears, and it is only natural for us to have moments where those tears are revealed. Whether the tears are from emotional pain or just physical pain, it is a natural part of life. However, there is a boundary with tears. If you cry every single time you fail to get a client, your bosses will not be too impressed and will begin viewing you as weak and not cut out for the job. However, if your crying is only occasional, this is normal and can be addressed as each need comes forward. Tears do often represent a need for something. Instead of viewing others crying as embarrassing or pathetic, we need to address their needs at hand and see what we can offer to help lessen their pain or issue.
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Post by kati3 on Apr 8, 2014 13:55:28 GMT -6
I understand that crying is a natural bodily function but I still dont think I can handle people crying around me. I still like to operate on the "dont let them see you cry." Its just not something I feel comfortable with or doing at work.
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Post by lmoore on Apr 8, 2014 16:32:23 GMT -6
This video offers insight on how to handle emotions in the workplace. While I agree that it is unprofessional, sometimes people are going through more than just stress at work such as the passing of a family member and that is hard to just put aside. So co-workers should respect that situation. If someone has the need to cry they should do so in the privacy of their office.
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Post by brettstirling on Apr 9, 2014 15:09:11 GMT -6
I believe there is a time and a place that is appropriate for tears, I don't think it should be at the workplace. I've never felt a reason to cry at work and I really hope I never have to. I guess it might be sexist to say this but I would be more understanding of a female employee/coworker crying at work than another male. That's just how that is. A female on the other hand, inherently has less control over this SOMETIMES and is more reasonable. However, crying at work only serves that person any relief. It can cause distractions and obviously reduce productivity if left unchecked. Which is why I think it is important to appropriately handle these situations when they arise so it is no more of a disruption than it needs to be. In many situations when I've had female coworkers cry at work, I've asked them to step into the office so that they can do so in private and regain their composure. Customers, vendors, and clients DO NOT need to be exposed to someone's personal life.
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