Do your coworkers or boss show signs that they secretly hate you? You may not realise it, but you could be engaging in workplace habits that make you look unprofessional.
Here's what you could be doing all wrong that makes you look unprofessional:
"Punctuality is critical," says Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, an etiquette and civility expert and author of "Don't Burp in the Boardroom." "The professional thing to do is to arrive on time, ready to do what is expected. It's not like they just sprung this job on you," she says.
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Calling in sick when you aren't
"Remember the adage that half of life is showing up," Oliver says. You won't prove you deserve the promotion if you call in sick every few weeks.
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Being a slob
"Whether you're at your desk or in the break room, being known as the office slob is never a compliment," says Randall. When you clog the office kitchen sink and leave your garbage around, who exactly are you expecting to clean up after you?
According to Haefner, employees who don't clean up after themselves can hurt their chances for a promotion in the eyes of 36% of employers.
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Interrupting
"It's rude to interrupt. When you do, it shows others that you don't have any respect, judgment, or patience," Randall says. While participation can earn you some brownie points, bad timing can wipe those points away.
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Being too noisy
Being noisy, especially in an open office, has a significant effect on your coworkers' focus and productivity, and the noise could hurt business if it carries into an important phone call.
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Commenting on someone's appearance
Even if you see it as a complement, your coworker may view your comments about their appearance as harassing or discriminatory. It's best to stick to valid compliments pertaining to work rather than how you think someone looks.
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Spreading out
Don't be the one who edges into other people's personal space, Randall warns.
"You know the ones — they place their coffee mug just so, a comfortable reaching distance, making room for their notebook, elbows, and of course their cell phone and protein bar," she says. "As the person seated next to them, you're left with only enough room for a water bottle."t
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Making personal calls all day long
Talking or texting with friends or family on company time is unprofessional and could be against company policy, Randall says. What's more, doing it during a break is fine, but these correspondences should be kept out of the workplace, even the lunch room.
Jingling your keys, tapping your pen, shaking your leg, constantly checking your phone, chewing gum, biting your fingernails, scratching your head — the list of nervous habits goes on, and you probably don't even realize you're doing it, but your office mates probably do, Randall said.
Jingling your keys, tapping your pen, shaking your leg, constantly checking your phone, chewing gum, biting your fingernails, scratching your head — the list of nervous habits goes on, and you probably don't even realize you're doing it, but your office mates probably do, Randall said.
What is poor work ethics? Poor work ethic shows when employees demonstrate bad work habits, including a lack of productivity, lack of concern for deadlines, and poor quality of work. In general, poor work ethics are an overall disregard for the job and professionalism.
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