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Originally Posted by xxxispillcoffeexxx
People are so rude! I have social anxiety and I can't take it much longer. Does anyone know any good ways to cope with the severe stress and annoyance I'm feeling. Rude people make me so angry and everything is so rushed that my head races and my breathing is strained and I can't think! I have to keep this job but it's driving me to the point where I feel like I'm headed for an emotional and mental breakdown. Even the smallest comment or criticism about my work drives me crazy! I got written up today and I'm just wore down and freaking out.
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I realize that I am providing a service for other people; I deliberately "take" their rudeness, it isn't directed at me, they don't know me, and I try to return something calming and pleasant. Practice "Oh! I'm sorry!" and smiling at the person while you work to make whatever problem they may be experiencing, right. Attitudes are contagious; you are stressed because you work in a stressful environment, with rude customers. Work to block all that out and "play" with practicing calm, quiet pleasantness and see how many interactions you can "turn around". Keep score with yourself, make it a fun game
