i need a little work related help

neesernicole

i do all the marketing for my company of about 100 employees.  my co-workers are open and welcome to give feedback, which is fine (although EVERYONE thinks they're a marketing expert...the feedback is usually always helpful).

i got this "ranting" email last Friday about a brochure I created. if the co-worker had let me explain, a lot of his rants would have been answered.  anyway, i emailed back and explained the situation, apologized he was disappointed, going to work on his points, etc.

he responded back - apologized for being harsh (his words) and offered a peace treaty or something.  i appreciate the apology but I don't appreciate how he handled that initial email.  i could say something like, "oh that's fine....love the feedback" but I feel like I'm enabling the behavior.  should I just suck it up and take it or is there a way to still stand my ground?

VivaAmore

I'm probably the worst person to answer this because I REFUSE to play corporate BS games. I would certainly NOT enable him. Can you make a joke about how you'll work on including his suggestions if he works on his delivery? If you don't have a joking relationship, I would probably not even respond to his "apology".

VivaAmore

And I just LOVE your new siggy!