how to deal with managers that enter a 1:1 complaining about something else that I have absolutely nothing to do with? I say “yea that’s frustrating” or “that’s tough to deal with” but I never entertain it further. It’s so annoying though and makes me hate getting on calls with them. Do you ever set boundaries related to this or suck it up?

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You don’t have to dive in for a story, but smalltalk is normal social behavior and part of most business interactions in many cultures.

It’s also a good avenue for building relationships or rapport with people.

Do you often find yourself annoyed or struggling in social situations?

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Nah, I love the social aspect! But he’s unique in that he only ever complains and doesn’t respect schedules time lol. Im just not interested in being his therapist, which is where we’d be heading if I let him ramble and vent to me.

I mean how much time of the 1:1 are we talking here lol. Do you ask how they are doing and then they are just honest with you before moving on? Why would you tell your manager you don’t want them to confide in you? Feels like a sign of trust to me

Well they trust you and are confiding in you. Isn’t that a good thing?

If you don’t want to entertain just give them vanilla answers and leave it be

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