Conflict Counter Gifts

'I just read your blog. Do you want to settle this on or off line?'

'I'm glad you guys could work this out in a reasonable manner.'

"In lieu of a pre-nup we decided just to label everything."

Bob had to confront his fear of butterflies.

Growl - Hiss Conflict Resolution Meeting

'Please make us instruments of Thy peace, starting with Bucky Sims.'

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

'Calling Tech Support does NOT count as one of my wishes!'

Large Emoticon Collider

"You can’t just go up the waterspout whenever you hear something you don’t like!"

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'

"Getting into a fight is one thing, but did you have to get into a class-clearing brawl?"

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

'Ever feel like you've walked into a corporate lion's den?'

'This rift between you and Dr. Voight has become a chasm.'

"Well, let's quickly put Ken's incredibly incendiary remarks behind us and hopefully continue the discussion in a simmering rage."

UNFADED GLORY

"I can't even remember what we were fighting about."

Sulk Shows

On-the-job creativity may go unrewarded an may even create consternation among co-workers.

The Adrenal Gland Answers Your Questions

"What do you mean?! That apology is the best piece of fiction I've ever written!"

'Thanks, Brian, for your thoughtful and constructive proposal. Without further ado, we'll now dive into malicious, envy-based criticism, character assassination and petty bickering!'

'I thought people were quite receptive to the change seminar.'

"The session isn't quite going to plan."

"He excels at putting out fires."

'It WAS rather unkind of you to hide his bottle-opener, Mrs Jones.'

"My boss says I intimidate people. . . so I stared at him until he apologized."

"Miss Jones! Clear my schedule until I get this sorted out!"

"We want you to be point dog on all our complaints to management."

Suddenly, everyone spoke at once....

"I speak Latin, you know."

"Compromise? What the hell is there between safe and out?"