Tuesday, May 22, 2007
A little help please....
Any suggestions on how to handle a 4'8" nurse who is a close talker very eager to discuss the history of Alaska??? Very sweet lady, but also very akward.......let's just say my belly button is tired of listening to this woman ramble about Alaskan heritage. Any suggestions besides outright avoiding her?? This "close talker" is killing me!
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Take it from me, a counseling approach always works well. There are four steps when working through problematic behavior:
1. Reflect the person's feelings about the behavior ("Pseudo-midget lady, I can tell that you are very *excited* to stand close to me and tell me about Alaska's great and rich history.")
2. State your feelings about the situation ("However, I feel *uncomfortable*/*slightly turned-on* when you stand so close to me.)
3. Propose a solution ("I would feel much more comfortable talking with you across a coffee table or at least with six inches between us.")
4. State what you will do if the behavior doesn't change ("If this is not a change you are willing to accept, I will tie you to the nearest iceberg for the polar bears to come and feast.")
Hope this helps! The "I-statements" are always a good bet. Miss you, Jillian! LOVE LOVE LOVE the blog.
I say if Louisa's counseling approach doesn't work, just start using her head as an armrest. That should get the point across.
so what I am hearing you say is...? but really, I second what louisa had to say
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