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I don't talk about politics or religion at the workplace, yet there is a drama queen that loves just blurting out what she thinks to everyone around.

My way to go so far has been to ignore her, but sometimes I just want to yell at her how incoherent she is.

Then I'd be the one starting drama I guess...

I'm looking for advice to deal with these kind of people. I don't want to work listening to conspiracy theories.

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[โ€“] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Maybe it will be some consolation for you to remember that you and your coworker have a common adversary: your employer. If you find yourself taking your ignorant coworker's bait, you can try constructively twisting it or redirecting her complaints against the ownership.

[โ€“] richieadler@lemmy.myserv.one 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nah. You're giving an enemy tools against you.

[โ€“] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not sure what you mean, but pitting enemies against each other is also an option.

[โ€“] davidagain@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

If OP bad mouths the company, annoying colleague can snitch on them if they disagree.