Stay Calm and Professional: Approach the situation with a calm demeanor to avoid escalating emotions. Address Privately: Speak to the individual privately to avoid embarrassing them in front of others. Focus on the Behavior: Instead of criticizing the person, highlight the inappropriate language and explain how it might be harmful or unprofessional. Use “I” Statements: For example, “I feel uncomfortable when certain language is used during meetings.” Set Boundaries: Politely but firmly explain the importance of maintaining professional communication in the workplace. Promote a Respectful Culture: Encourage open discussions about workplace respect and inclusivity.

- First things that I will listen his POV and if inappropriate language so I will take a pen and paper and start writing what words he is using. After this he may be stop using inappropriate language so I will give a space to him to think that why he use such language and try to tell him that it’s a misconduct. And I will share a xerox copy of his inappropriate language what I wrote on paper and share my discomfort and dislike with him and also tell him that my next step. If he feel that he was wrong so on same page I will take his apology and try to understand his real concerns and will solve and build a good relationship with him

Ein Phänomen der diskriminierenden Sprache in der Arbeitswelt richtet sich immer wieder gegen jüngere oder ältere Kolleg*innen: verpackte Komplimente. Ein Beispiel für ein vermeintlich gut gemeintes Kompliment, das in Wahrheit #altersdiskriminierend ist, ist mir vor Jahren begegnet: Der Jobwechsel innerhalb einer Transformation bedeutete, weitestgehend Neues zu erlernen: Prozesse, Aufgaben, Stakeholder, Netzwerke, Dienstleister, und Ja: Natürlich auch Tools, IT-Systeme, agile Arbeitsmethoden. Das bittersüße Kompliment lautete: "Ich bewundere dich, dass du in deinem Alter noch so wahnsinnig schnell all diese neuen Anforderungen erlernt hast." Letztlich ein abwertender Kommentar - Lernen hat nichts mit dem chronologischen Alter zu tun.

Addressing Inappropriate Language at Work Diplomatically Handling inappropriate language at work requires a balanced approach to maintain professionalism while resolving the issue effectively. Here's how: 1. Stay Calm and Composed Responding emotionally can escalate the situation. Take a deep breath, and ensure your tone remains neutral and respectful. 2. Address Privately Speak to the individual privately to avoid embarrassment and defensiveness. Public confrontations can make it harder to resolve the issue. 3. Explain the Impact Use “I” statements to express how the language affects the workplace. For example: “I feel that certain words could make others uncomfortable.”