Tools For Calming Down Anyone Working In Construction Industry
When I first started working in construction, in the late
1970s it seemed like every person on the job had an attitude. The
carpenters didn't like the plumbers, the plumbers didn't like the
electricians and the electricians didn't like the plumbers or the
carpenters.
There were even times, when fights would start between one of the
different tradesman and it was usually over something silly. Things are
a little different today as more and more people become afraid of
lawsuits and losing everything that they own. This has forced most
people to learn about more constructive ways to deal with other people.
Here's a couple of things that you shouldn't do when you're trying to
calm down another person who is working on the project. You shouldn't
continue calling them names, don't run away from them, there is no need
to punch them or beat them up, don't mention their mother in any
negative way and whatever you do, don't let it happen again.
We all do some pretty dumb things when more upset or mad at someone and
the people who work in the construction business are no different. They
get mad and say things that they often wished they had never said and
rarely get anywhere or solve any problems.
The next time that someone starts yelling at you, you need to stay calm
and definitely do not become over reactive. Don't get in their face and
start yelling at them. The easiest way to calm anyone down, is to remain
calm yourself.
There is no need to prove to your ego, that you're the big man or that
they're an idiot. If they don't seem like they're calming down, it
wouldn't be a bad idea to take a time out. Tell the other person that
you need to go to the bathroom, take a moment to think about it without
them yelling at you or any other way to get yourself away from them for
at least 10 minutes.
Usually this will be enough time for them to cool down and talk to them
rationally. If this doesn't happen, it wouldn't be a bad idea to contact
your supervisor or the property owner’s to get a third opinion on the
problem at hand.
Whatever you do, do your best to remain calm and that will usually
prevent the situation from escalating.