Write an essay on the topic of how to build and maintain a positive work relationship. Be sure to incorporate the following concepts in your essay: (a) altruism, (b) gratitude, (c) strategies to increase the positives in the relationship, (d) strategies to avoid negative interactions , (d) how to deal with challenging situations (e.g., conflicts, disagreements) — be sure to address the issue of forgiveness. Moreover, in your essay, be sure to (e) include different types of relationship, such as co-workers, customers, managers, subordinates., as well as (f) apply relationship models stated in the course materials, such as five-component model of minding relationships and work by Gottman
