15 office habits we should all strive to break.

2. We are all guilty of it - breaking in on
conversation we are not involved in, or
eating carrots at our desk, not
considering who may be around us
and how it affects them.
Here is our list of 15 Irritating
Office Habits – that we should
all strive to break.

3. #1 Jumping In On Conversations
Like many workspaces today,
ours is an open office, making it
easy to hear what is going on
around us. Having an open
space like this is great,
encouraging collaboration
amongst employees. Just be careful and
ensure you have
something valuable to
add to the conversation
before jumping in.

4. #2 Saying “That’s not my job”
We are all working towards
the same common goal.
Success comes from the
value that each team
member brings to the table.
Sometimes this means
going above and beyond
to get things done…not
complaining.

5. #3 Poor Email Etiquette
Email etiquette is
important, not just
amongst colleagues, but
for your clients.
If it is not necessary to
“reply to all”, just don’t.
We get enough emails as
it is.
The subject line is there for
a reason, please use it.

6. #4 Chewing loudly, mouth-breathing
I don’t know about you, but there is nothing more distracting than
hearing someone chew their food or sniffle all day long.
If you’re sniffling, please
excuse yourself and
blow your nose; you
may be surprised at how
much easier it is to focus
once you have.
Have a bag of carrotsto snack on, or somecrackers and cheese?
Take them to the breakroom. And maybeshare J

7. #5 Not cleaning up after oneself
Remember that college roommate
that let their dirty dishes pile up until
you broke down and did them?
Don’t be that guy (or gal)!
Clean and put away your dishes,
wipe up your crumbs and throw your
trash away.
If you had a meeting in a common
area, be sure to push in your chairs
and straighten up before you leave.

8. #6 Asking questions you could look up
We are all busy, and while your
teammates are there for you when you
need them, the answer is often out there
somewhere.
Try to find the answer to your question
before interrupting your co-workers.

9. #7 Asking people to do things on their day off
Americans are among the
hardest working globally,
earning less vacation time
that anyone else.
So when your co-worker
takes that much needed
time off, try not to bother
them unless it is an absolute
emergency.

10. #8 Coming in when you are sick
While your
dedication is
appreciated,
please
stay home
when you
are sick.
Trust us, this is
one time
where your
teammates
would rather
you “go at it
alone.”

11. #9 Leaving lights on once you leave
We are a very environmentally
conscious society and everyone
is looking to do their part.
So, when you leave the
bathroom or break room,
remember to turn the lights off.
If your facility participates in
green initiatives such as
recycling, get involved!
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12. #10 Talking loudly
…and
tapping
your foot,
and pen
clicking,
and
breathing
loudly
If someone
points it out
don’t be
offended —just
remember
how frustrating
it is when you
are deep in
thought and
lose it due to
Frank
humming in
the next
cubicle.

13. #11 Not replenishing What you USED
There is nothing worse than going to the
restroom and realizing that there is no toilet
paper, or washing your hands and finding there
are no paper towels to dry off.
Take those few extra moments and re-fill before
heading back to your desk—your co-workers will
notice either way.

14. #12 Taking someone Else’s food
It’s happened to most of us at
some point. You head to the
fridge to find your delicious
turkey sandwich- is missing! All
we can think is, “how rude, why
would anyone do that?”
If you are really hungry, please
just ask; they will probably share.

15. #13 Being a negative nancy OR NED
The energy we put out affects
everyone around us.
So please, keep the negativity
to a minimum and remember-
the energy you put out into the
universe is the energy you get
back.

16. #14 sharing too much personal info
While it is absolutely
appropriate and encouraged
to get to know your
colleagues on a personal
level, there is a line.
Before sharing details about
your financial situation, think
about the person you are
talking to and how they would
feel about these details.

17. #15 Talking on A cell phone
Everyone
needs to
make a
personal call
from time to
time. Take the
conversation
in the hall, a
quiet space or
outside.
But not in the
bathroom.
Your voice is
amplified
when in the
bathroom
and besides,
it’s just a little
weird.

18. Most of us are guilty of some (or all) of these habits at
some point in our careers.
Habits are difficult to break, but if
you find yourself regularly doing
something on this list, make a
conscious effort to eliminate it.
Your coworkers will thank you.

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