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Regardless of where you work, there is a huge chance that you will encounter a few people that you will not like for some reason. It may have something to do with their work ineptitude, their obnoxious manner, or maybe even an irritating mannerism. It is virtually impossible to like everyone in the office and fortunately, you don't have to. You do need to find ways of getting over your personal differences and making sure your productivity is not put at risk.

Since you can't avoid coming across these people who are simply hard to work with, you might as well equip yourself with skills to be able to handle the situation in a professional manner.

1. Don't Control Everything

Unless you're a high-ranking officer in your company, you do not have the privilege of giving direct orders to your co-workers and instructing them on the right way to perform their responsibilities. You really can't do much to change other people's attitude towards work or modify the way they do their jobs.

The only thing you can do is to finish your own tasks to the best of your abilities and hope that they start changing their ways.

2. Resolve Conflicts Through Spoken Communication

For some people, a direct confrontation is the most effective way to resolve issues. Others prefer talking on the phone. Both of these methods are fine, but you might want to avoid attempting to solve the problem via email.

Written words may sound harsher than you originally meant. If you have no choice but to send an email, make sure that you read your message to yourself before hitting the send button. Review the email and make sure that it won't sound accusatory or angry.

3. Don't Gossip About The Person

Keep your issues to yourself. It doesn't take long for an office place to spread news. The message may get skewed, and sound much different from person to person. It's like that childhood game Telephone. Also, remember not to contribute to other people's gossip.

You can avoid unintentionally spreading rumors in the office by keeping quiet about your concerns, at least in the workplace. Of course, you can talk to your spouse or your best friend about the issue, as long as they are not directly affiliated to your company.

4. Don't Hold Grudges Against Your Co-workers

Regardless of how frustrated or angry you might be at the attitude or work ethic of your co-worker, keep in mind that you have nothing to gain by harboring these ill feelings.

Feelings such as these will only stress you out and you'll lose focus on your responsibilities.

You can reverse your anger by thinking positive thoughts and keeping your mind focused on completing your own job assignments.

5. Make A List Of Reasons Why You Don't Like A Particular Co-worker

This may seem like an unnecessary and overindulgent thing to do, but this is an effective way of staying unaffected by your co-worker's actions. As soon as an item makes it to the list, do not allow your mind to think of it again.

Create your list in a clear and orderly manner. In case you choose to file a formal complaint against your office-mate, this list can serve as a supporting document.

As in all the other aspects of life, your work will always bring you in contact with people you don't like. Learn to ignore them rather than be irked at their imperfections, and work in the office will go as smoothly as ever.