Characteristics
- Responds to anything with a quick and negative response
- Has the “It won't work, don't bother” attitude
- Feels as though everything is out of their control
- Bitter about life
- Negative and critical
Do's and Don'ts
Do
- Be optimistic and realistic in interactions
- Consider possible negative outcomes of the problem
- Be prepared to take action on your own
Don't
- Try to argue them out of their pessimism
- Offer solutions until the problem has been thoroughly discussed