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One of the reasons office politics makes so many of us uneasy is that complex
situations are difficult to read and impossible to control. When personalities
and motivations intertwine, anything can happen. One tactic for handling office
politics is to make its challenges less personal. If you begin to look at
politics like a game you win some, you lose some you'll become more
resilient and have smarter responses when something takes you by surprise. If a
situation starts to feel too personal, try to avoid looking your opponent in
the eye. In many business situations eye contact is crucial, but in this case,
averting your gaze can help you remain calm and avoid the fight-or-flight
impulse that rises when you feel under attack. Keeping an even keel enables you
to react more thoughtfully, offer productive suggestions, and regain control of
the situation.