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11 Ways to Make Your Coworkers Hate You

By Dennis McCafferty on 2010-03-11


Etiquette may not be dead, but it's endangered. Even people who aren't downright rude can be heedless and self-involved -- and that can make for an uncomfortable workplace.
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The Public Private Call

Coworkers don't need to know how your date went last night, so tone down your phone conversations.

E-mail Vents

Build in a cool-off period before pressing "send" on a rant. Don't e-mail anything you wouldn't want to see on the company bulletin board.

Mute Button Fail

Conference calls should not be punctuated by the sound of crunching Doritos. That's what the "mute" button is for.

Bad Hygiene

Mix in a toothbrush or some mouthwash after lunch. Please.

Good Hygiene Gone Wrong

Flossing or gargling in the office is tacky. Use the restroom.

Oversharing

"Reply" and "Reply to all" are separate buttons for a reason. Don't spam people with needless correspondence.

Facebook Familiarity

Best not to dis the company with your status updates, whether or not you have colleagues among your online friends.

Oral Fixation

Chew with your mouth closed, just like mom said. If you must chew gum, be discreet.

Ringtone Mania

You think the theme from Shaft is a cool ringtone. You are correct, but the whole office need not be reminded of your pop-culture expertise.

TMI

In briefings, share only details that need to be shared; if they want to know every incremental step, they'll ask.

Working Blue

The workplace isn't a frat house. Dispense with the f-bombs and sexual innuendos -- even with the same sex.

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