If your manager did something that annoyed you, how would you handle it?

"I'm pretty relaxed. When focused on my work it's hard for me to pay attention to little annoyances."

Even some of the best managers have that one annoying thing they do that drives you up the wall. Whether they speak condescendingly when giving you feedback or they just don't wash their dishes in the break room, managers can be challenging to deal with at times. By merely being relaxed and flexible, you don't let anything get you down. Talk about how you can brush off people's quirks and stay focused on the task at hand.

"I think the golden rule often rings true. Treat others the way you'd want them to treat you. A good rule to live by, but you can't confuse that with the expectations of others. Everyone is different. If someone, whether a manager or not, does something annoying, I first ask myself, was that in character? If so, you can't expect anything else. That'd be like expecting someone to apologize for being themselves. If it was out of character, or a mistake that affects workflow or operations, then I might pull that manager aside and give them a heads-up. It's worth pointing out so they know how others might perceive the situation. That's the golden rule in action."

Avoid answers that frame your manager as an oppressor or you as a victim. Take care not to place too much emotional value on your choice of words. You want to answer this question as lightheartedly as possible.

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