The photograph below is from abi ismail at unsplash.com.

(For the visually challenged writer, the photo is of a man and a woman sitting next to each other at a counter inside a coffee shop. He’s engrossed with something on his smartphone and she is working on her Apple laptop computer.)
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I was having dinner with a few of my closest friends when I suddenly realized that I had asked my colleague, Jane to meet me at the café for a work meeting. How embarrassing for me not to show up after asking to meet her to discuss a few problems we were facing in the office.
Hastily, I told my friends that I had to go and left to join Jane in the café. Luckily it was nearby and she didn’t had to wait long for me. The work meeting went well as we sorted out the issues at the office. But I sensed a coldness in her demeanor. She was distant and wouldn’t even make eye contact with me.
Hesitantly, I asked if anything was amiss. She looked at me and said that she was made to wait half an hour before I showed up and she thought it was very discourteous of me. I explained that it was my fault because I had forgotten that I had arranged to meet her and was having dinner with friends.
“I’m glad we talked this out”, she said as she smiled at me. “ Very often misunderstandings can ruin work relationships and I want a pleasant work-environment at the office”
We agreed on this point and had a coffee to celebrate the amicable resolution of the situation.
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Written for FFFC # 169, hosted by Fandango
Also included; FSS # 46, hosted by Fandango
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It is nice when you are able to work things out.
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It sure is. Very often unexpressed resentment can sour a relationship! Thanks Jim.
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Yes. indeed. Well said Sadye. Underlying misunderstandings are best let out into the open.
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Indeed, it works better in the long run. Thanks
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Yes, Amen!
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👍🏼
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Too often, misunderstandings are left to fester. It is wise, to be honest, and say what needs to be said without hesitation.
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Very right and very wise. Thanks
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Whew. I’m glad you were able to clear everything up. Being able to communicate with each other and explain things can make all the difference in a friendship.
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Thanks a lot! It’s a fictional story but you’re right that this works better in real life too.
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You made it so realistic, it was amazing. ^_^
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Thanks 🙏🏼.
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Excellent communication, and a wonderful story, Sadje. Much confusion and upset is resolved through open communication.
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Exactly so. Thanks Jeff
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Indeed, and agreed. You’re welcome, Sadje. Always.
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💜👍🏼
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It’s good that their relationship as coworkers was such that they could open up to one another.
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I agree, because too often resentments fester and then people are uncomfortable working together
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Glad you were able to work it out.
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Thanks
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You’re welcome.
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💜💗
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Great story, Sadje! It vital that misunderstandings are cleared to maintain a good relationship.
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Very true Shruthi
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Indeed a slight misunderstanding ruins everything. Great post❤
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Thanks Laiba. Very true.
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Yup. Welcome💕
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Wow, such a lovely and sweet short story. Work relationships are important to maintain and I’m glad they handled the misunderstanding amicable.
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Thank you so much Lamittan
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You’re welcome verily, Sadje.
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🌺
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Ahh great professional relationship
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Indeed. Thanks 😊
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Great advise x
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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Great work! 😊
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Thanks Abhishek
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I enjoyed the story, Sadje! Thnaks for sharing 🙂
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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