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Confrontation

I hate confrontation. A work colleague sent me a really rude text on Monday evening. I took a few days to think if I wanted to respond or take action. I couldn’t shake it off. My industry is male dominant so I feel like some of the men I deal with don’t look at me as an equal. I sent a long email today. I was professional but firm that I didn’t like his message especially since I did all the leg work and he kept making mistakes. But now I’m nervous because I hate confrontation. I know I have nothing to worry about but I can’t get out of my head.

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Did you report it to HR? I'm sorry you're dealing with that

@Aly no he works for a different company so I don’t have anyone to report to. He’s the owner of the company so can’t even complain to his boss about it.

Hugs to you. This must be difficult. But have some confidence in yourself. You did the right thing by sticking up for yourself.

I'm sorry if this sounds terribly stupid or even unhelpful, but the best way to deal with hate or fear to confrontation is embrace it. You did great cause at least you sent the email, if he replies back or continues to be disrespectful... embrace that as an opportunity to be asertive and face confrontation . I would say I'm not "looking for confrontation" but believe me that when I feel disrespected I will act. It normally turns out well, because like you many people dont like confrontation or dont expect to be defied for their actions or someone to stand up.

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