如何與同事做政治性對話？

若是同事要和你談一些敏感的辦公室政治，例如，他要你加入他的辦公室內的派系，會令你感到為難。無論你有多麼堅強的觀點，你都不希望忤逆他，引起不必要的誤會。以下的外交作法，能夠讓你有策略的應對這樣的對話：

1. 關注在瞭解學習上。你並不願意去改變你的同事的觀點。因此，你可以將對話作為你對他的想法作為瞭解學習的機會。靜聽，並且以開放的帶著好奇的態度提問。
2. 表現尊重。對你的同事說出的主張表示尊重。你可以這樣說：“我看得出你對這事很關心。”，或是，“看來你對這件事有很深的思考了。”
3. 找出共識。為了避免你們的對話的拉高到緊張的氛圍，你可以看看你們之間有哪些共識之處。避免因為你不同意他，而使他不愉快。
4. 避免觸及政治。如果你察覺你的同事有意談到政治性話題，躲開些，或是試著轉移話題，例如，問候他的家人，或是，請教他健康養生的秘訣。

How to engage in a political dialogue with colleagues?

If a colleague wants to talk to you about some sensitive office politics, for example, he wants you to join the factions in his office, and it will make you feel embarrassed. No matter how strong you have opinions, you do not want to disobey him, causing unnecessary misunderstanding. The following diplomacy will allow you to respond strategically to such a dialogue:

1. Focus on learning. You don't want to change your colleagues' views. Therefore, you can use the dialogue as an opportunity for you to learn about his ideas. Listen quietly and ask questions with an open and curious attitude.
2. Show respect. Respect your colleagues' claims. You can say, "I can see that you are very concerned about it." Or, "It seems that you have a deep thought about it."
3. Find consensus. In order to avoid the tension of your conversation, you can see what common things are between you. Avoid making him unhappy because you disagree with him.
4. Avoid touching politics. If you notice your colleagues are interested in talking about political topics, avoid or try to shift topics, such as greeting their family members, or asking him the secret of healthy regimen.