Office Wars: Common Issues and Simple Solutions

办公室战争:常见问题和简单的解决方案

An office space is a fragile work environment. Often, people’s ways of thinking and behaviors clash with that of others. With all of the time spent together in such a space, it is inevitable¹ that some warring will occur between coworkers. There are several common problems that occur in the office, but all have solutions to alleviate² some of the tension.

办公空间是一个脆弱的工作环境。通常情况下,人们的思维方式和行为与他人的冲突。一直在一起在这样一个空间,这是不可避免的, 同事之间会发生一些战争。有几个在办公室发生的常见问题,但都有解决方案,缓解紧张。

Every person’s body is different, and not everyone appreciates the same temperatures. When it comes to the thermostat³ setting, people’s varying comfort levels can easily turn it into a battle site. It is important to remember that the office is not home. Although sometimes it feels like home due to the amount of hours spent there, it is a shared space, and everyone deserves an equal amount of comfort. To avoid conflict over the air conditioner, keep in mind the usual office temperature while dressing⁴ in the morning. Or, keep an extra sweater at the office. The best solution is to find a median temperature that all can agree on. If that isn’t possible, take turns with the thermostat.

每个人的身体都是不同的,并不是每个人都喜欢同样的温度。恒温器设置时,人们的不同的舒适程度可以很容易地把它变成一个战斗现场。重要的是要记住,办公室是不在家。虽然有时候感觉像家一样经常在这里,这是一个共享空间,每个人都应该得到等量的舒适。为了避免空调冲突,记住常用的办公室温度早上穿衣。或者,让一个额外的毛衣在办公室。最好的办法是找一个都能达成一致的平均温度。如果这是不可能的,让恒温器轮流。

In addition to frigid⁵ temperatures, an empty coffee pot has the potential to incite⁶ a bit of office rage. Everyone loves coffee, but no one loves to make it. The easiest way to keep the peace regarding the coffee pot is to create a coffee-making schedule. It’s a simple solution that reduces unnecessary bickering⁷. The schedule should be an even and fair rotation⁸ of the duty. Also, out of respect, the person who takes the last drop from the pot should offer to make more for any interested parties.

除了寒冷的温度,一个空的咖啡壶有可能煽动一些办公室的愤怒。每个人都喜欢喝咖啡,但没有人喜欢泡咖啡。对于咖啡壶最简单的保持和平的方法是创建一个煮咖啡的时间表。这是一个简单的解决方案,减少不必要的争吵。时间表应该是一个更公正的轮流的责任。而且，出于尊重,最后倒完咖啡的那个人应该为其他喜欢喝咖啡的人煮一壶。

Other pieces of equipment that are often responsible for office quarrels are the printer and the copy machine. Arguments and frustrations⁹ arise when a person uses these machines, relieves them of paper, and does not refill the paper supply. It’s inconvenient¹⁰ for anybody to take the time to refill the machine; however it is the simplest, most respectful, and most obvious way to deal with this office problem. Respect others and implement¹¹ and obey the simple rule of replacing what you use every time you use it.

负责办公室其他设备经常争吵是打印机和复印机。争论和挫折出现是当一个人使用这些机器时,用完他们的纸,不补充纸供应。不方便为任何人再去花时间装满机器,但是它是最简单的,最尊重、最明显的方式来处理这个办公室的问题。每次你使用完要替换，尊重他人和实施和遵守简单的规则。

A less simple office problem to deal with is the issue of competing for a promotion¹² by being the first one to arrive at work and the last to leave. This is a difficult one to work out, but if you don’t try, it will result in constant one-upping. That is unflattering to all players. Try to focus on your work performance and not on your co-worker’s performance. Show your dedication¹³ to the company and your duties by doing your job well. If you choose to come in early and leave late, do it in a manner that is feasible to you. Make sure it does not wreak¹⁴ havoc¹⁵ on your life, because it will affect your job performance. Compete with yourself, not your co-worker.

那么更简单的办公室处理问题是争取晋升的问题通过第一个上班,最后一个离开。这是一个困难的工作,但是如果你不尝试,它将导致持续的占上风。这是所有人公认的。试着关注你的工作表现,而不是你的同事的工作表现。对公司展示你的奉献,你的职责,做好你的工作。如果您选择很早到达和最晚离开,保持为一种习惯这样做的方式是可行的。确保它不会破坏你的生活,因为它会影响你的工作表现。与自己竞争,而不是你的同事。

Although offices are often places where the simplest things cause unsavory behavior among workers, they don’t have to be. Everyone pitching in to create a calm environment makes the days smooth and tolerable. No one wants a tense and argumentative place to work. A collaborative effort to make small changes will have big, positive results.

尽管通常办公室最简单的东西的地方在工人之间引起令人讨厌的行为,他们不需要这么做。每个人分担创造一个平静的环境使平静和可以忍受的。没有人希望在紧张和有争论的地方工作。一个员工的努力协作使微小的变化会有很大的积极的结果。