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I would say something along the lines of “I’ve noticed our working relationship seems to have changed lately - could you enlighten me as to why? I want to clear the air so we can keep working well together.” Or something.
Mentor
Yeah… I’ve done it before. Haha. I would rather deal with short term awkwardness than long term. Usually when you call people out they knock it off. But if you don’t, it continues indefinitely.
Enthusiast
Not sure there's a benefit to commenting on your boss' tone. If you think there's value, I would do it very, very carefully. Or make a very, very careful comment to someone you think may pass along the message (discreetly) to them.
I wouldn’t say anything directly but if that partner said something to me I would respond along the lines of, “excuse me, can you clarify, I want to ensure I am getting all the correct information..” but I would do it very politely with a smile. A trick a former prick of a partner taught me
Im sorry thats uncalled for. You dont need to put up with toxicity like that. I would look to working with a new partner or leaving.
I wouldn’t say anything. Just work for other partners.
Yeah that’s where I come out on this too. I was just curious if others felt differently since my non-law friends don’t seem to understand that dickheads are an occupational hazard of big law, even when you’re on the same side of a matter.
Out of curiosity, how did you end up handling? And has anything gotten better?
I think he needed a hug and must have gotten one. He’s a cool guy again.