In the office where I work, we coworkers get along pretty well with each other.  But, there's one thing I wish they wouldn't do.  There are a couple of people in the office who like to spend their time browsing news websites and complaining about the things they read, and I'm starting to think that they enjoy being angry.  

I mean, I know that that's their business and not mine, but sometimes I feel left out.  By "left out," I mean it feels like I have to either agree with them or just sit there quietly, not saying anything at all.  

Have you had an experience like that?

I'm lucky in that there are only three other people in my area.  Two of them share my opinions about the news for the most part, and, when we might happen to disagree, it's always very civil and thought-provoking.  The third spends most of her internet surfing time concentrating on reality shows and entertainment "news".  I don't think she even knows where to find real news on the internet.

I know your experience, though.  I would usually just turn up the music on my headphones until people were done.  One thing I don't like is to get in an arguement with somebody I have to sit with day in and day out.  No matter how passionately I may feel about a certain subject, I would rather let them vent like an idiot than engage them in a discussion.  I'm not going to sway them and they're not going to sway me, so why waste the energy?

You just have to be able to find a distraction from their complaining, such as music.  Or, you can just get up and take a walk whenever they start in on something like that.  They will eventually "get the point" - whether or not they actually stop doing it is anybody's guess.

I agree..
Life is too short for angst and anger.
Of course being a more sedate good humored wolf does help - although there are some cubs out then that could do with a REAL nip once in a while <chuckles>

Take Care all

Da Wuff

It's certainly not healthy to be mad all the time.  Certain medical conditions could develop from that, and none of them are enjoyable or financially appealing.

Where I work there is quite often a lot of drama.  I try to stay upbeat but sometimes who am I kidding I get down too.  The plus side is that I am in a creative position so quite often I can get carried away in the artistic side.  

I'm sure a little snarl and bearing of teeth would solve all your problems John.