The toxic effects of rudeness

The toxic effects of rudeness

All In The Mind

Are your colleagues rude? Do people regularly ignore each other or dismiss opinions in meeting? Ever gotten an all caps email? On All in the Mind this week, we examine the toxic effects of rude behaviour. And are we getting more rude as a society?

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28:5713 Nov 2021

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Rudeness at Work: How Incivility Impacts Your Mental Health

All of these things are really impactful in making sure that employees, when they've experienced incivility, have ways of coping with that experience that aren't instigating themselves.

Ever received a snarky email or been dismissed in a meeting? This episode of 'All In The Mind' dives into the harmful effects of rude behavior in the workplace and beyond. Host Lynne Malcolm sits down with organizational psychologist Dr Lauren Park, Steve Zeck, and Matteo Bonatti to uncover how even low-level incivility can wreak havoc on mental health and productivity. They explore why rudeness seems to be on the rise and how the COVID-19 pandemic has made things worse.

The conversation doesn't just stop at identifying the problem; it also offers practical advice for coping with rudeness and fostering a more respectful environment. Whether you're dealing with a rude colleague or just curious about the psychological impact of everyday incivility, this episode provides valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate these tricky waters.

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