Click on the animal that illustrates the best approach to dealing with the following situation.

You're in a convenience store buying a bag of chips and a soda. The guy behind you in line says, "I know you! You coach at the high school. The way your team played this year, you won't have that job for very long."

turtle Tell him that everyone's entitled to an opinion; then walk away and avoid further confrontation.
teddy bear Give him a piece of your mind. And while you're at it, explain the stats that prove you deserve the position you're in.
fox Invite him to take a walk and talk calmly with the man until you can determine his specific complaints. Let him know that you're always trying to improve and see if you can both reach the goals that you're seeking.
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