I’m not very good at complaining. So I rely on some fundamental rules to help me out which I think is helpful. I’m honestly probably not the best person to take advice from, but there are two points I always keep in mind.

1. Always be courteous

You can be frustrated or angry, but don’t let it show or vent on another person. Think of it this way: do you want to yell at the person who is trying to help you? If a situation arises that upsets you, the person who can fix it may not be the person who caused it. And even if the did cause it, being courteous can do a lot further than being rude. Sometimes though, it doesn’t always work. That leads me to rule 2

2. Who you complain to is just as important as how you complain.

“Knowing the right person to complain to is often better than just complaining because you know you should.” Read that line somewhere and it really resonated with me. Sometimes the person you’re complaining to doesn’t have any power to help you. In that case, it is better to escalate up the ladder to someone who has more power, or someone who can help you. And when you talk to someone that can help you, it’s going to go a lot farther if you bring up your case is a calm, collected manner explaining the situation. You can said that you’re disappointed or upset at something, but be reasonable with how you convey it. People are more likely to help you if you’re nice to them. It’s a general rule, but more important as you move up the food chain