Lydia asked us, How do I handle a colleague that makes rude comments about people on our team? I don't think they're funny, and I wish it would stop.

Rude remarks are anything but funny, and if allowed to continue over time, will result in an uncivil atmosphere that is harmful to business. It is all employees' responsibility to do what they can to ensure an inclusive and positive work environment. If you feel a comment is rude, the best thing you can do is tell the person who made the comment about how you feel, politely and one-on-one. Responding with statements such as "It's in the interest of all of us to accentuate the positive" will respectfully alert the commenter to stop. If this persists, it may be an issue to bring to management's attention.

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