Is it normal to not be able communicate with people who are easily overwhelmed?

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Lets say this is a coworker. This coworker is very easy to overwhelm. When you tell them procedure and list what you need they simply cant handle it. They tend to cut you off and not let you finish talking even if you are calmly explaining the instructions. They often blow up and refuse to listen to any type of feed back but nothing can get done if they do not contribute. So how do you communicate with this person without setting them off are incredibly easy to set off.

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  • wistfulmaiden
    9 years ago

    Im easily overwhelmed :(

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  • howaminotmyself
    9 years ago

    Maybe they do better with written instruction. Or maybe leave them to figure it out on their own.

    I manage several coworkers and most of them are self starters. I explain it once. Give them the tools to answer their own questions and leave myself available for follow up questions. It works well for me except with one girl who only responds to a drill sergeant style of communication. Im lost with her. I have no idea how to convince her that I will not yell at her and she needs to figure it out herself because that's how the real world works.

    Eh...keep trying new tactics until one works.

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  • palepunk
    9 years ago

    Just ask them how they think you could communicate better.

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