Office politics are generally not conducive to a good work environment but they're usually there anyway. What is "office politics"? Basically it's the unofficial social structure of an office and all the interaction that happens as a result. Like maybe one employee has been there for a long time and bullies other employees with their seniority. Or maybe two employees used to date and it ended badly so they can't be in the same meeting together. How can we ensure a good work environment when things inevitably get complicated?_x000D_ _x000D_ If a fellow employee asks you to help by doing something that's not your job, should you do it? Should dating be permitted within the same department? Between bosses and employees? If all your coworkers go out for drinks but you don't want to, should you still join them? How about if your boss invites you for drinks and you don't want to?_x000D_ _x000D_ Let's debate!_x000D_ _x000D_ Come explore explosive topics like these, and see where the argument takes us! Controlled arguments help build skills like expressing yourself clearly, listening deeply, and disagreeing respectfully, all while letting you learn more about others and yourself!_x000D_ _x000D_ As we talk, we will analyze some of the best (and worst!) ways to discuss and debate in English or any other language._x000D_ _x000D_ 办公室政治不利于营造良好的工作环境，但它时常发生。什么是 "办公室政治"？简单来说，它是办公室内形成的非官方社会结构以及因此发生的所有人际关系。例如一个工作很久的员工以其资历欺负其他员工，或者两个谈过恋爱又分手的员工不能参加同一场会议。当事情不可避免地变得复杂时，如何营造良好的工作环境？_x000D_ _x000D_ 如果某个同事请你帮忙，做一些不是你的工作，你应该同意吗？在同一部门的员工是否可以约会？老板和员工是否可以约会？如果其他同事都出去喝酒了，但你不想去，你还应该加入他们吗？如果你的老板邀请你喝酒而你不愿意，那又如何？_x000D_ _x000D_ 让我们一起来辩论吧!_x000D_ _x000D_ 一起来聊聊爆炸性的话题，看看你有多能侃！理性的讨论可以帮助每个人自我提升，比如更精准的表达，更有效的倾听，尊重不同的观点。与此同时，也可以从别人身上学到不一样的东西，了解一个全新的自己。_x000D_ _x000D_ 这期Club我们就来讨论这个话题，另外用英语或其他语言探究几个超棒（和超烂）的辩论方法！