Being Aware of Micro-Aggressive Statement
Micro-Aggressive comments may seem insignificant to one person but matter a great deal to another. They can negatively impact morale and productivity, ultimately harming the workplace.
Here are a few micro-aggressive statements used and what can be said instead
Microaggression: "You're so articulate"
What to say instead: Nothing. You can commend people on their specific ideas but commenting on how someone talks is not necessary.
Microaggression: "Is that your real hair?"
What to say instead: "Nothing. A person's hair regardless of their ethnicity should be accepted as professional and workplace friendly.
Microaggression: "Your name is so hard to pronounce can I just shorten it or give you a nickname?"
What to say instead: "If you can't pronounce a colleague's name, just ask them how to say it. Unless your colleague introduces themselves by another name or says you call them something else, don't attempt to try to change their name for them.
