Making your coworkers mad: What works

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In case that you don't know how to upset your colleagues, here are some tips. Loud personal calls, gossip and messy desks are definitely the way to go, according saleshq.monster.com. Dirty jokes are a quick win. But there are still many, many more opportunities. Let's examine them and learn some new tricks.

This article can also be an eye-opener for you. Perhaps you will find out why your teammates get mad so often... and that maybe you are the one causing trouble.

1. Personal calls

None of your colleagues want to hear about your children getting sick or your fight with your family members. The topic does not need to be so explosive – almost anything personal, if discussed at sufficient length, will annoy everybody who has to be an involuntary listener.

2. Co-workers who never work

Your peers do notice when you spend a third of your working time outside taking smoke breaks. They see you when you are leave early, and they can only guess what you are doing and where you are going when they see your empty chair more often than they see you. They may get the idea that you are not putting in a full day’s work… in other words, you are lazy.  

3. Messy desk

There are the dirty cups left to their own devices, piles of papers and tons of office supplies, some uneaten food, and similar relics of past. Who does it really harm, you ask. It may be more annoying than you might think. When your stuff attracts flies and you have managed to soil or lose some important documents, your reputation is going to be dealt a harsh blow.

4. Time for some music

Well, not everyone shares the same taste in music. Consequently, not everyone will be excited about you trying to be the office DJ. Occasionally, it can be good, however most of people prefer working in a calm, quiet environment.

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