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Research on moon's effect could illuminate behavior
Annette Delavallade
People affected by the Lunar Syndrome do not usually realize what their problem is.
Ask the person why they chose to react with a particular action. When asked this question, many people actually admit that they react differently to stress when the moon is full.
Understand that both men and women may be affected by Lunar Syndrome. One male respondent suggested that the moon cycle causes some men to react emotionally at work when they usually take a more straightforward approach.
Pay attention to the next full moon. If customers or employees do indeed seem to behave differently, accept the behavior as a slight variation, and be tolerant. They may not know why they behave as they do.
Don't take it personally if customers or employees become agitated, aggressive or emotional during this time. Usually, they are not aware that the moon might affect them.
Treat people who exhibit such behaviors with respect and, by all means, do not laugh at them.
Lunar Syndrome is an uncharted minor workplace issue waiting to be explored. In the meantime, effective managers should be aware of the possible effects of the phenomenon.
DeLavallade is president and chief executive officer of Onyx Management International in Delmar.
http://albany.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/1997/06/23/smallb5.html
Annette Delavallade
People affected by the Lunar Syndrome do not usually realize what their problem is.
Ask the person why they chose to react with a particular action. When asked this question, many people actually admit that they react differently to stress when the moon is full.
Understand that both men and women may be affected by Lunar Syndrome. One male respondent suggested that the moon cycle causes some men to react emotionally at work when they usually take a more straightforward approach.
Pay attention to the next full moon. If customers or employees do indeed seem to behave differently, accept the behavior as a slight variation, and be tolerant. They may not know why they behave as they do.
Don't take it personally if customers or employees become agitated, aggressive or emotional during this time. Usually, they are not aware that the moon might affect them.
Treat people who exhibit such behaviors with respect and, by all means, do not laugh at them.
Lunar Syndrome is an uncharted minor workplace issue waiting to be explored. In the meantime, effective managers should be aware of the possible effects of the phenomenon.
DeLavallade is president and chief executive officer of Onyx Management International in Delmar.
http://albany.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/1997/06/23/smallb5.html