Ashley goes to the lunchroom in her human service office to eat with colleagues. Fellow social workers enjoy talk about their children, what’s for dinner, and plans for the weekend. One of the colleagues begins speaking about a new social worker within the office. The talk turns to opinionated mistakes that were made on a case. Which of the following is the best response?
Explanation
Answer - D - Unwanted negative criticism includes demeaning comments towards a colleague’s level of competence or individual attributes. These may be mental or physical disability, political belief, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sex, and religion. Social workers should respect other colleagues and cooperate in services for the wellbeing of clients.