Timeline for How to politely ask an employee to avoid *personal* texting during meetings?
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| Aug 4, 2022 at 18:29 | comment | added | Kevin | @Dragonel While I agree that phrasing isn't for everyone, I was wording it for this specific case where the employee seems to have self-esteem issues and isn't the type you are worried about disregarding the message | |
| Aug 4, 2022 at 15:45 | comment | added | Dragonel | I wouldn't lead with "I don't want you to get upset or worry about it" - I know a number of people who would just ignore anything you say after that. First, make the point about not texting. Then if they start to get upset you can reassure them that it is off-the-record at the moment ( but remember it might need to escalate if they keep doing it) | |
| Aug 4, 2022 at 14:16 | comment | added | Therac | That's a good argument. Most managers of the kind that don't care about feelings, simply won't notice, though ;) I come from a psychology background, so it's my habit of paying close attention to others' emotions that might be a bit out of place here too. | |
| S Aug 4, 2022 at 11:39 | history | suggested | CGCampbell | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Aug 3, 2022 at 23:58 | comment | added | G_B | If desired, this can be softened a little with wording like "this can come across as disrespectful". Focussing on the perception created can sometimes be more productive since it reduces the urge to get defensive ("but I do respect you!") while still acknowledging the need to change the behaviour. | |
| Aug 3, 2022 at 20:32 | history | answered | Kevin | CC BY-SA 4.0 |