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All the following are effective ways to deal with an angry manager except:

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Ignoring any mistakes or insignifcant details in interactions with an angry manager is not an effective way to deal with the situation; instead, one should communicate respectfully, stay calm, and focus on solutions.

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All of the following are effective ways to deal with an angry manager except ignoring any typos or irrelevant parts of the questions being asked. This approach does not address the issue at hand and could potentially worsen the situation. Instead, choose your words carefully to avoid escalating the situation, stay as calm as possible and make an effort to listen, thereby understanding the manager's perspective.

Avoiding accusatory language like suggesting you're right and they're wrong is also crucial; remain open and respectful. Employing open-ended questions can be productive for gaining insight into the manager's point of view. It is useful to restate what you have heard to affirm you are listening and to clarify the message.

Focusing on solving the problem rather than assigning blame is constructive and if the conflict is unresolved, seeking assistance from a supervisor or HR may be a prudent step. To maintain a good relationship, remain willing to go above and beyond, be flexible, convey interest in the mission of the organization, respond professionally to feedback, solve problems independently when possible, respect your manager's authority, own up to mistakes, and seek ways to contribute to priorities set by the manager.

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