Dealing With The Office Sniper

Dealing with the office sniperDictionary.com defines a sniper as someone who: attacks a person or a person’s work with petulant or snide criticism, especially anonymously or from a safe distance.Have you ever worked with someone who made comments, filled with sarcasm or criticism, in public? It often happens during meetings or in public settings when you are restricted from defending yourself. And the comments are often veiled in sarcasm or presented as back-handed compliments, so it can be difficult to be sure whether the person is being intentionally mean.Examples of sniping:Perhaps you showed up to work in a new suit and were greeted with “Oooh, Rhonda’s all dressed up today. Have you got a job interview?” Or, when you arrive late to a meeting, a colleague greets your entrance with, “Nice that you could fit us into your busy schedule.”How do you respond to situations like that?Typically, these types of comments are made by a co-worker (as opposed to a supervisor) and her intent is to be funny or to create attention for herself. Unfortunately, such comments are embarrassing for us and uncomfortable. Most importantly, singling you out this way is not funny, nor is it professional. Occasionally it can escalate into a situation that must be dealt with.What to do:

Behaviour that is not addressed will not change. Your sniper is enjoying her humour at your expense, and she’s not going to stop on her own.


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