Communication Tip of the Day from Treat Consulting: MAKE OFFICE POLITICS LESS PERSONAL. Tina: 'On Sunday, Justin let loose. He told me I was unprofessional in my work relationships & he threw down a snarky remark about my performance. I was pissed, but I responded calmly & directly.The next day Justin apologized & I accepted. I could have made 'it' personal, but I didn't.' Tina's poise saved the day.She could have responded in kind, but she put resiliency, the name of the game, into play.