Working with my coworker who has a disability makes me feel uncomfortable, how should I express my discomfort without sounding offensive?
Working with my coworker who has a disability makes me feel uncomfortable, how should I express my discomfort without sounding offensive?
user
I appreciate the value that your coworker brings to the team, however I'm unfamiliar with how to effectively engage with a person who has a disability. This makes me feel uneasy and I'd like to apologize if I've said something insensitive or hurtful inadvertently. How can we help each other foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding?
assistant
Working with my coworker who has a disability makes me feel uncomfortable, how should I express my discomfort without sounding offensive?
user
It is natural to feel uncomfortable in situations that we are not used to. But it's important to remember that your coworker has a disability and you should be respectful and sensitive when addressing these situations. One way to express your discomfort without sounding offensive would be something like, "I notice that I have a hard time engaging in our conversations sometimes - is there an alternative way for us communicate together effectively?". This provides an opportunity for both you and your coworker understand how the situation can work best while showing empathy and encouraging open communication.
assistant