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.

办公环境是很脆弱的。人们的思维和行事方式往往会和其他人的方式出现冲突。在这样一个空间共事的所有时间里面，同事之间出现一些冲突是难免的。有些是办公室出现的普遍问题，但是都有办法来缓解某种紧张氛围。

The air conditioner conflicts

空调矛盾

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.

每个人的身体都不同，并不是每个人都喜欢相同的温度。当涉及到调控温度的时候，人们不同的舒适温度很容易让事情演变成争斗。记住办公室不是自己的家，这一点很重要。虽然有时候办公室感觉像是自己的家，因为你大部分时间都在办公室度过，但是办公室毕竟是共享的环境，每个人都应有同等的舒适感。

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.

为了避免空调争斗，在早上穿衣服的时候，要记住办公室通常的温度。或者，带一件额外的毛衫到办公室。最好的办法就是找到大家都同意的适度的温度。如果这不能成行的话，轮流控制温度。

The coffee pot conflicts

咖啡壶矛盾

In addition to frigid⁵ temperatures, an empty coffee pot has the potential to incite⁶ a bit of an 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.

除了冰箱温度，空的咖啡壶也是引发办公室斗争的潜在因素。每个人都喜欢咖啡，但是没人喜欢做咖啡。保持咖啡壶和平的最简单的办法就是做一个“调制咖啡”值日表。

It is 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.

这是减少不必要的争吵的简单办法。值日表应该做到公平的责任轮流。而且，出于尊重，从咖啡壶倒完最后一滴咖啡的人，应该主动去给任何喜欢喝咖啡的人调制多余的咖啡。

The copy machine conflicts

复印机矛盾

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.

办公室争吵的其他的设备就是打印机和复印机了。当一个人使用这些设备的时候，用完了设备的纸张，但是却没有补充纸张，争吵和挫折时有发生。