[header] How to cope with impatient people [title] Anticipate impatience at work. [step] When you encounter impatience from a boss or coworker it can actually negatively impact your performance. If you know that you are going to be dealing with someone who is impatient, try to prioritize the work so that you can alleviate distress on both accounts. 
[substeps] How you respond to impatience in everyday life will generally depend on your relationship with the impatient individual. Be proactive about handling impatience based on your relationship with the offending person.