Conflicts in the workplace occur during those moments when one suddenly feels the air getting thick. An insulting statement made by the boss amid a meeting, an abrupt intervention made by a colleague, a heated exchange of emails, and many similar scenarios. Some react to such events immediately, while some choose not to react immediately. They take their leave for the time being, compose themselves and later react.
Such actions are considered dramatic or passive-aggressive, but in today's competitive environment, the immediate reaction to a stimulus is considered normal. But, as psychologists will say, there is more to such actions than what one sees. The intentions behind the actions may not be obvious. According to the recent studies published in Cell Reports Medicine, one's mental state changes considerably even if the emotional event is brief.
