Advice for keeping your comments brief, respectful, and focused — no matter the results. The day and week (and weeks) following the U.S. election are going to be trying for all of us. While some of your colleagues may feel relieved or happy about the results, others might be feeling angry or anxious. What do you say, if anything, to your team about it? You might wish to avoid the topic, but recognizing the emotional atmosphere within your team and the broader mood of the country is important.