communication

This has been discussed a few times, but not by me :P on a recent placement I had an issue with a supervisor or I should say they had an issue with me. I wasn’t sure why, because I was doing all the “right” things to get through clinics that all the students talk about, enthusiastic etc, my skills and knowledge weren’t bad. So yeh I couldn’t figure out what the problem was, the only thing I could think of was that he was under the impression that I didn’t want his help. I began noticing he was leaving me to my devises, whilst spending a lot of time with other students. This kind of annoyed me because I really wanted to learn as much as I could from him.
I decided to discuss this situation with him. He assured me he didn’t have any problems with me, but had no explanation as to why he was treating me in my eyes unfairly. However discussing this stuff with him, seemed to gain his respect and he finally started to give me nearly equal the assistance as other students.
By the end of the placement we were on reasonably good terms and developed a pretty efficient working relationship. Again this highlights the massive effect good communication can have on a work environment. In the future I will continue to approach people if I have an issue with them, or believe they have an issue with me. I guess the best way to approach someone is tactful and not aggressively.