tips how to be a cool colleague
With most of us chalking in 15-hour days, it’s not surprising that we’re in the company of co-workers more than friends and family. And you surely don’t want to step on the toes of people you spend so many of your waking hours with, do you? It’s so easy to be a colleague everyone will love being with. Try these tips, and pretty soon work won’t be such a dread…
Hands off other colleagues’ property - that includes mugs, staplers, scissors and toys. You can borrow them, but make sure you have their permission first and always return them! Avoid their “special” stationery at all cost and do not pass their stuff around.
Don’t intercom the person sitting right next to you when you want to keep something personal. Your other workmates will get suspicious and feel left out. A less obvious alternative is email. Whispering just makes you look like you’re up to something shady.
Don’t openly apply for jobs in front of your boss or co-workers! It’s disloyal, lowers team morale and highlights the fact that you’re not doing any work.
If you plan to come in late to work, get permission and inform the person who’s expected to cover for you and remember to thank them later.
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