"If I have a conflict with a coworker, I try to deal with it directly. Ignoring it or avoiding my coworker won't solve anything. Last year, a coworker and I had a misunderstanding that turned into a conflict. I called off sick, and they were called in to cover my shift. They were under the impression that I had lied and just called off to get a three-day weekend. When I returned to work, I realized they were angry with me, so I approached them and asked if I had done something wrong. They explained why they were angry. I said I was sorry they had to cover my shift, but I really was sick. I explained that I wouldn't fake being sick just to get a day off. I'm not sure they believed me at first, but eventually, my work ethic spoke for itself. I'm glad I handled it directly, though, because otherwise, we would have just been avoiding each other for weeks, which would have made working together very challenging."

"If I had a disagreement with a coworker, I would try to have a constructive conversation with them to solve the problem. I think most conflicts in the workplace can be solved with open and honest communication. If both parties feel listened to and have a chance to explain their side, it's easier to get to the root of the problem and find a solution."