120Become a Peer Mediator

Many high schools have peer mediation programs that train students in the art of settling differences peacefully. Having peers act as mediators makes sense because the students can relate to one another.

You may come naturally to peer mediation in the office. If you do, put your talent to work. Katie did just that after a fierce argument between two colleagues fell just short of fisticuffs.

Mike wanted to share a joke he found on the Web with Jason, who sat a few cubicles away. Mike yelled the story out to him. Jason found the joke offensive and called Mike stupid and racist. Mike was mortified. He went over ...

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