Setting boundaries doesn’t have to be awkward or rude; people often need guidance on when it's the right time to chat at work ...

You could ask to have your meetings outdoors or in an ... that he’s noticed your co-worker is having some gastrointestinal problems? Digestion is messy and nothing to be ashamed of.

You have to get this co-worker to understand when it’s time to stop. Before they start in on a story, interrupt and say, “I’m so sorry, but I cannot listen today. I have a ...