Dealing With Uncooperative People

Stress Management

Uncooperative people are one of the biggest causes of stress at home and the workplace. These are people who don't value others' time, instruction, money, etc. Getting stuck with an uncooperative and often lazy person can become a nightmare if you depend on them for important activities. While dealing with uncooperative people can be challenging, there are several strategies that you can use to help resolve the situation. Here are a bunch of ways to deal with uncooperative people.

Stay calm and patient - When dealing with such people you have to stay calm and patient. Uncooperative people get mischievous pleasure in being stubborn or refusing to do what you want them to do. There could be many reasons for that. For example, in offices, it's quite common for experienced employees who have spent years in the company to not cooperate with juniors. They do not take their requests seriously or delay responding. This is mainly due to ego and a dose of lethargy that comes with age. But if you become angry or frustrated, it only increases their stubbornness and escalates the situation.

Listen actively - Before branding someone as uncooperative first listen to their point of view. Maybe what you are asking them to do may be a futile activity. So, it's important to listen actively to the other person's point of view. Even if you feel frustrated, try to understand their perspective and the reasons behind their uncooperative behavior.