How to survive in a hostile working environment?

Develop internal strength. A hostile workplace may tempt you to behave like those causing it. Resist imitating their behavior as this only intensifies the situation. Try to contain yourself when problems arise by taking deep breaths and counting to ten, or taking a few minutes to meditate in private. No matter what, do not stoop to the harasser's level.

Separate business and pleasure. It is possible to gain good friends at work. But if you are working in a hostile workplace where it is difficult to know whom to trust, it is best to stick to business only.

Be pleasant, professional and courteous, but maintain a certain distance that lets others know you are there only to work.

A workplace is a conglomeration of various individuals belonging to various bacckgrounds.  It is very rare that a hostile atmosphere dwells in workplaces.  Everybody is paid to do their work and be responsible to their job.  This is an ideal situation. 

As per the discussion, (if) in a company where in such practices exist -         1. Be yourself and do not get in to sensitive discussions/arguements/debates etc., 2. Do not give room for any sort of controversy in your work/office etiquette.  3. Do not form any anti-groups and go against others.  4. Maintain a business/formal relationship with everybody in the office - so that you do not have anybody against you (just saying a 'hello' will not hurt you)  5. Last, but not the least, mind your own business and do not interfere or poke your nose into others affairs (you are there to work for yourself, not become a social worker).

You all must be surprised why I called this  idea ''Work place - a second home''.  Even at our home, all the members of the family are not of the same mentality and understanding.  There are minor/major differences when there is a group.  Do we throw out a family member for his mistakes.  Do we not digest his/her mistakes, come to an understanding and try to resolve problems amongst ourselves.  There are instances wherein a brother and a sister have not spoken to each other because of a difference of opinion.  But, does that mean that they try to harm each other.  Ultimately, the time we spend in the office is more than the time we spend with our families.  Why do we need controversies there??  If you are forced into situations, you have all the smartness to escape from the situation with out any harm (as you did with your father/elder sibling during the college days).

All in all have a lot of fun working and take care of your furture and grow up in life.  Make your office a place to learn and grow.

Thanks, ALEX for referral.The hostile working environment keeps one at tenterhook.The only option left is to maintain calm and quite and concentrate for your assigned work.

Hi Guys! In hostile environment just insight on your work and ignore all  the things. Specially if you are newly hired person then its possible that your face such problem.

Keep yourself calm and peace. Give response to your opponent by your indifferent performance.

Search New Job & Leave Quietly.... That Is The Most Practical Way Perhaps, I Feel !!! Bcz In Many Such Cases, Very Little Things Are In Your Hand...

It is better to keep urself out of trouble by not indulgin in anybody's personal matters coz once u get caught in such things there is no way out. one funny comment not meant to hurt any one may b twisted and presented against u as an evidence. so to avoid all such thing MIND UR BUSINESS.