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Relationship triggers in a professional setting often involve perceived unfairness or hypocrisy. For instance, an employee might be triggered if they are reprimanded for being late, while they see their boss wasting company time during the day. Other examples could include feeling overlooked for a promotion, receiving criticism that feels unjustified, or perceiving favoritism towards other colleagues. These triggers can lead to feelings of resentment and can negatively impact the professional relationship.
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"Switching tracks," or jumping between two issues, occurs when someone is experiencing a "relationship trigger." Maybe Sally's boss has pointed out that she's been ten minutes late every morning this week. She's irked because yes, she's been late, but she's also seen her boss surfing Facebook at work in the afternoons, and he takes extended lunches almost daily. How is wasting company time during the day any different than first thing in the morning? Sally thinks he's a hypocrite and is angered he would even bring it up given the way he spends his time.
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