Gettyimages.com/Businesswomen looking at blueprint in office building
For the record, I’d just like to say that any bullying women do to each other—men caused it. Alright, I guess “society” caused it, but we kind of know who made the rules in society for a very long time (eh-em, men). If we take each other down, if we behave competitively, if we refuse to help each other, it’s only because the world has led us to believe that there is only so much respect/love/attention/success to go around amongst females, so we have to fight for it. Things are taking a turn for the better, and trending in the right direction, with society (spanning from solo individuals to mega companies) making more opportunities for women and showing us the respect we deserve. But, women are a bit traumatized from the past. It’s hard for us to just forget hundreds of years of being told that we need to take each other down if we’re going to get anywhere. If you still feel that way, you may be an office bully. Here are ways women bully each other in the workplace.
Gettyimages.com/women at work
Condescending
When giving a note, a suggestion, or “constructive feedback,” bullies do so with a tone that suggests, “You’re dumb” “You should have known better,” or “I can’t believe you got that wrong.” Notes should be given with empathy and understanding.
