Graphic courtesy of Liz Fosslien and Mollie West-Duffy.įirst off, there are three levels of work relationships to consider, and each has a different hugging norm. So how do you know where to draw the line? We spent three years studying these kinds of challenges for our book, No Hard Feelings: Emotions at Work (And How They Help You Succeed). People you haven’t actually met in person feel like they could be actual friends. Messages from your manager might include emojis or arrive via text or Facebook Messenger. Sound familiar? This is a common experience in the digital age when work communication has been brought to a whole new level of intimacy. But then I felt awkward not giving a hug to the new people, so I went in to hug them as well. As we said goodbye at the end of the week, I hugged the people I already knew. At our most recent meeting, there were several new people. I give everyone a hug goodbye when we leave, since we’re friendly and I know it will be a few months before I see them again. The group members aren’t my direct colleagues since they work at different organizations. “Several times a year, I meet with a group at a hotel or conference venue for a few days to plan a big conference. “I’m worried I crossed a boundary at work,” she said.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |