b"Chapter 8 2.Trytofigureoutwhat'sbehindthedrama:doesthispersonfeel underappreciated and therefore want attention? Is he or she, afraid that others will find out that she or he lacks a particular skill?3.Find out the facts: Is a project really going off the rails?Do dozens of people gossip behind his back?Ask the person to calmly describe what they specifically think is wrong with a project or person. If a drama seeker gets upset, keep asking for the facts of the case.4.Ask them to come up with a solution: feel free to suggest options, but never offer to fix a problem for a drama lover. Otherwise, they will harass you as soon as they have a problem, or they have no audience.5.Setboundaries:tellthempolitely,butfirmly,thattheirstoriesof unhappiness,angryaccusationsatothers,andpassive-aggressive behavior bother you and you won't listen to them anymore.6.Distanceyourself:ifsettingboundariesdoesnotwork,tellthedrama seeker that you have a project to complete or a meeting to attend. Putonheadphonesandlistentomusic,donotreturnrepliestotheir emails, texts, or calls. Here it is all about ignoring and just carrying on with your activities.7.Look for nice people: spend time with good-natured people, as well as friends and family members who are calm and collected.8.Don'tbecomeadramaseeker:recognizethemomentsweallhave sometimes when you find yourself playing the victim, looking for minor inconveniences, flying off into baseless talk, or thinking you're within your rights for no good reason. It's just not a way to live!How do you deal with an unpleasant person?Interacting with someone who is abrasive, rude, negative, or difficult on a daily basis can test anyone's professionalism.If you find yourself around an unbearable person, here are some tips to help you deal with the situation. 246Germain Decelles"