I've sort of done a combination of that and pleading. "I know you're grumpy and don't want to do this but I need you to work so could you *please* behave? I'd really appreciate it." Which is usually followed by another problem, some frustration on my part before I try being nice again, and then usually it settles down.
Maybe the babysitter voice will be more effective.
I'm familiar with the "NO" moods. Seems like there are days when nothing goes right, but I can't really blame them; my company prefers the "lube and duct tape" solutions (sometimes literally) over preventitive maintenance. And then they wonder why they can't get the production numbera they want. *eye roll*
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I've sort of done a combination of that and pleading. "I know you're grumpy and don't want to do this but I need you to work so could you *please* behave? I'd really appreciate it." Which is usually followed by another problem, some frustration on my part before I try being nice again, and then usually it settles down.
Maybe the babysitter voice will be more effective.
I'm familiar with the "NO" moods. Seems like there are days when nothing goes right, but I can't really blame them; my company prefers the "lube and duct tape" solutions (sometimes literally) over preventitive maintenance. And then they wonder why they can't get the production numbera they want. *eye roll*