Overview
You are in the middle of a tough situation with a friend or coworker -- tensions are running high, but the ball is in your court. You can create a positive outcome for both of you if you merely take a more positive attitude about this person. No, they aren't perfect -- they might not even be a particularly good person. But that doesn't matter. In this situation, you have to deal with them. You must be respectful and get through this. Let your true feelings show later, when it's over.