Episode 128: Why People Are Rude (and Worse!) Online

Have you ever wondered what makes people act strangely online, being far more aggressive or snarky than they ever would behave in person? If you’ve ever had a colleague harshly criticize you in an email or become overly hostile in a virtual meeting (or maybe you’ve done so yourself), the answer lies in the disinhibition effect. In short, people behave more openly and uninhibited online than they do in face-to-face settings. In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explains the disinhibition effect and how it can affect your workplace communication. From people who’ve been fired for things they’ve done online, to rude colleagues who would never say the same things to your face that they say in an email, you’ll learn why it happens and what to do about it.  

Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/128