Dealing with Workplace "stuff" Something that u find frustrating. In the workplace, it's only a matter of time before we misstep, mis-communicate, misunderstand, or inadvertently denigrate someone else's culture, values, traditions, customs, religion, or feelings. Many employees are offended by compliments on their appearance; by water-cooler conversations about religion, politics, or sexual orientation; by an unwelcome touch on the shoulder, arm,...