5 Ways to Break the Ice with a Female Coworker
You may experience feelings of fear, anxiousness or awkwardness while breaking the ice with a female colleague at work. These feelings are natural but you can cope with them without coming across as over bearing or artificial. Check out how you can break the ice with another female at work with these easy ideas.
1. Bring tasty homemade treats to work which are allowed at your workplace
It can be very easy to create a bond with another woman with homemade treats. If your company allows you to bring something from home occasionally, treat your colleague with homemade cookies, cupcakes or other desserts. Food is an instant ice breaker and your treats will help you be in her good books instantly.
2. Exchange family pictures
In between work and meetings when you have a breather, ask your new female colleague about her family and tell her about yours. Women hold their families close to their hearts and are likely to gel with each other on these matters. By drawing parallels between your family and your co-workers’ family, you can lay the foundation for a good working relationship ahead.
3. Compliment her
Women are rarely known to compliment other women, especially when they are colleagues or competitors. By complimenting your female colleague you will be making a statement that you have no ego hassles and you are not hung up on anything. You can give her compliments on the way she dresses or how efficient she is at work.
