Nobody likes to think they are “that guy” at work. Bad behavior at work is common — and often we do it without thinking. So what are some of the rudest things that people do at work — and why shouldn’t you do them?
1. Unacceptable behavior
The most common form of this is eating smelly foods at lunchtime. Other things alike include unpleasant body smell and its opposite, the wearing of strong perfume. Then there’s messy desks, the hanging of sweaty cycling kit to dry, bad breath,... All these things will become part of your personal brand.
2. Checking email on your phone when you’re talking to other people
A recent survey shows that 49 per cent of people said their bosses checked their phones while talking with them. An interesting email is more valuable than the person you are actually talking to. If you’ve ever wondered why your team members are unmotivated, well, this may be why. In fact, when you’re talking to someone at work, really, you should reject any non-important calls.
3. Boasting about how much you earn
It’s better to be modest when you talk about what you earn. If you show off your income to someone then discover you get less than them, you’ll look a fool — and if you earn more, they’ll feel tired of you. So keep them guessing and hide your earning power in quiet ways — like always paying for the team coffees.
4. Talking over other people
Do you like the sound of your own voice? Great. Perhaps it’s time you learned to like the sound of other people’s voices too. If you interrupt others when they speak, they’ll dislike you and discount whatever it is you’re saying. And if you routinely take up three quarters of the meeting with your monologues(独角戏), people will turn off and, quite rightly, start checking email on their phones. However, if you listen to what others say and show interest by asking intelligent questions, they’ll love you and be likely to give you their support when you speak.
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