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I've noticed that some people complain in a business and school environment to fit in. I f**king hate that. Obviously sometimes school and work can be a chore, but you're there for a damn reason and you've got to stay focused.
As for people who are truly negative, they can be a drain on my positivity. I'm generally a pretty positive, optimistic type of person, but I don't pull from a bottomless pit. I have limits, and when I'm around people who are serial negatives I can run dry. When I run dry it's a Jeckyl/Hyde situation. I become especially introverted, quiet, impatient, and even reclusive. It's frustrating to say the least because none of those traits are productive or enjoyable.
Ignoring can work for a bit, but really unless I either leave or deal with it there are going to be problems. Confrontation is important, so long as you don't make it out to be accusatory. I would just simply make a remark after a negative sentiment to bring to their attention that their outlook may be somewhat negative.
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