Each of us has habits that, to one degree or another, can annoy colleagues. However, there are habits that annoy very much. Being late for work or too aromatic dishes are just some of them.
Regular late for work
Punctuality is crucial. Being a professional means coming on time and doing what you need. The same applies to being 10 minutes late for meetings. Thus, you show that you do not respect your colleagues. What you make people wait can be regarded as rudeness or arrogance.
Pretend to be sick
This is simply unfair not only to the employer, but also to employees who often have to carry out your duties. You won’t get a promotion if you pretend to be sick every few weeks.
Too fragrant dishes on your table
We do not always have time to go to the cafe for dinner or even to the kitchen. Experts say eating at the desk is unhealthy. This is not to mention the fact that it affects not only you, but also your colleagues.
Dishes that you should not eat in the workplace:
- hot fish;
- hard boiled eggs;
- Brussels sprouts;
- raw onions;
- garlic;
- tuna salad;
- flavored cheese.
Negative attitude to everything
The constant reaction to proposals with a negative or pessimistic attitude can be interpreted as a lack of willingness to cooperate. You should avoid phrases such as: “it will not work”, “it is too difficult”, “it is impossible to do”, “it does not make sense”.
A recent CareerBuilder study shows that most employers (62%) say they are less likely to promote employees who are negative or pessimistic.
Constant mess
Leaving clutter on the desktop or in the shared kitchen, you demonstrate your irresponsibility, arrogance and immaturity. Your workplace is your reflection.
Meeting distraction
There is a reason that sending text messages while driving is prohibited: it is impossible to completely concentrate on two things at the same time.
The situation is similar at work. Sending messages, browsing websites or using instant messengers shows all the other participants in the meeting, especially the boss, that you are not interested in this.
Posing as a know-it-all
Constantly correcting others, commenting on their suggestions and presenting yourself with superiority is an easy way to set colleagues against yourself. That way, you can also be sure that they will not respect you.
Take care of your looks at your desk
Makeup, perfume, combing: doing it in the office is just uncivilized. If you need to freshen up or put yourself in order, go to the toilet room.
Lack of personal hygiene
The opposite situation. If you want to make it clear that you are serious about your work, take care of your hygiene. This is a sensitive topic, but extremely important for your colleagues.
Talk about politics and contentious issues
You spend so much time at work that you may have developed friendly relations with colleagues and bosses, which gives you the opportunity to express your opinion.
But when you bring politics to the workplace, you can cross the line. Not everyone should share their opinions.Passionate discussions should be expected in the workplace, but they should focus on issues related to responsibilities.
Commenting on someone's appearance
Even if you think that your comment on the topic is a compliment, your colleague may perceive it as an uncivilized or unpredictable remark or even discrimination. It's best to stick to compliments that are closely related to the work you do.
Talk too loud
On the one hand, we are talking about high-profile conversations with both colleagues at work and over the phone. If you need to talk, go to the second room (if you have one), to the lobby or to the kitchen.
On the other hand, it is necessary to mention the loud listening to music (even with headphones), which makes it difficult to focus. For some, this is even more onerous than loud conversations in the office.
Swearing too often
Using rude expressions is not just a bad habit. In most places this is also considered unprofessional. Swearing shows others that you do not control your emotions and can not calmly cope with the situation.
Bad Email Habits
You mark “urgent” emails that are not, use a lot of exclamation points or capital letters - if this is one of your mistakes, think about how to fix it.
Mastering electronic ethics does not mean that you need to send beautifully prepared prose every time. It is enough to avoid habits that are considered unprofessional and infantile.
Reproach subordinate to colleagues
Do not abuse power over subordinates, shouting at them at all. Thus, you will not earn credibility. If you have comments, please inform them in private.