Define Problem Look at the situation carefully. Figure out what it is that you are trying to solve. This will be your problem. This may not be the most reasonable option because: Its your opinion of your co-worker, not really a problem you can solve. The Situation One of my co-workers is saying rude things to me about my nationality and makes me feel threatened and misunderstood. What is the problem in the situation? My co-worker is ignorant. My co-worker is discriminating against me and is creating a hostile work environment. My co-worker can't get along with different types of people. My co-worker makes me feel like I'm not part of the work team.

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