Do you have good workplace communication EQ? 1. A colleague publicly denied the plan you prepared for two weeks at a meeting and mocked "How dare you come up with something of elementary school level?" How would you respond? Slam the table and refute: "If you can do it, come up with a better plan!" Smile and nod: "You are right, I did not consider it carefully." Calm response: "This plan has been reviewed internally by the department three times. The data support file is on page 8 of the attachment. Welcome to check it together after the meeting."