{"id":8495,"date":"2018-12-20T15:26:51","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T15:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/how-to-respond-to-unsolicited-advice-in-the-office-8495\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T14:30:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T09:00:32","slug":"how-to-respond-to-unsolicited-advice-in-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/how-to-respond-to-unsolicited-advice-in-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"How to respond to unsolicited advice in the office"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At some point in your corporate life, you will inevitably stumble upon people who consider it their life\u2019s mission to impart sage words of wisdom.  Though this can be  annoying, and even infuriating, it\u2019s not unbearable if you handle it with tact and diplomacy. From fashion pointers to tips on how to handle clients, unsolicited advice can take many forms. The best way to handle the situation is in how you respond: you should be civil, but shut the conversation down. That said, when responding, you should consider their motivation;  sometimes, your colleague is simply looking out for you. But other times, there might be more than meets the eye, such as jealousy or insecurity. Here\u2019s how you keep the faux-fashion gurus, wannabe wellness coaches and aggressive salespeople at bay<\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Thanks for your advice. I\u2019ll think about it.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
    \nIf you\u2019re looking to remain in someone\u2019s good books, this is a safe thing to say, even if you have absolutely no intention of doing so. While you don\u2019t come across as committal, it conveys to the other person that you might consider it at a later date. Of course, there\u2019s always the possibility that the person might consider their words important enough to check if you followed through or not. In the event the situation arises, you can always tell them you haven\u2019t found enough time to do anything about it.<\/p>\n

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  2. \u201cI\u2019ve already found what I\u2019m looking for, but thanks.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
    \nYou already have a plan carved out. For another person to come in and tell you to do otherwise, without having any contextual knowledge of the circumstances is rather infuriating. Acknowledge their advice, but make no promises of acting upon it. Say something like this to a person whose suggestion does not align with your plans, value systems or beliefs. They will feel valued for taking out the time to give you their two cents, but will think twice before pressing the topic further.<\/p>\n

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  3. \u201cI\u2019m not considering anything else at this moment.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
    \nThis is essentially the polite way to say, \u201cshut up.\u201d You can\u2019t outright tell the other person that their ideas are outrageous or imbecile even if you think so, as that would be rude and reflect badly on you. While this may come across as dismissive, it does     reinforce your boundaries<\/a>, and the other person will know not to approach you with advice that is not welcome.<\/p>\n

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  4.  \u201cNo.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
    \nResort to this response if someone tries to guilt you into signing up for frivolous things such as an MLM subscription or investment opportunity, which upon further examination is clearly a scam. It\u2019s best to be honest with the other person when you\u2019re faced with the possibility of having to fork out money for things you do not need or are simply not interested in consuming. This is the simplest way to slide out of unnecessary obligations, and will also signal that you are not to be bothered any further.     You might offend them mildly<\/a>, but in the long run, you will thank yourself for putting your foot down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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