When Everyone Gets Together: Well-Intentioned Messages (Part 2)

(Part 2 of 2) Holidays; weddings; funerals; family reunions; workplace social events; special occasions...when people come together for forced socialization, anything can happen. Most common are uncomfortable conversations - or silences - for a variety of reasons. While socializing is supposed to be fun and anticipated, let's face it. More than one person in any situation can yield unexpected results. Negative and pessimistic? Yes. Reality? Again, yes. Let's explore some ways to turn negativity to positivity and pessimism to optimism. This program offers suggestions for getting through the get-togethers and weathering those well-intentioned messages...in the workplace and in social situations.