Projection: it ain't just for the movies!

Christine Hassler dispenses some excellent advice in this answer to "how do I deal with an irritating coworker?" As she points out, our temptation to lash out at a coworker often has as much to do with ourselves as with the other. Before giving them a piece of our mind, it's a good idea to look inside ourselves and think about what part psychological projection may be playing. And when we decide it is necessary to communicate our frustrations (i.e. with a Coworkers.com Review) we should keep in mind that it's in both persons' interest to keep it professional and constructive.