When a bunch of people work together in a shared space, team dynamics can shift at the drop of a hat because of one person’s behavior. That being said, here’s roundup of seven ways you could be annoying your colleagues, even if no one’s told you yet.
Not responding to a coworker who just greeted you
We get it, we get it: You had a bad morning commute, so now you’re in a bad mood. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore someone who acknowledges you at work – especially when the person knows you heard them.
We also shouldn’t need to tell you that you should always greet people working in service jobs around your office, but a quick reminder can’t hurt.
Taking out your bad mood on other people
Research has found that witnessing rudeness in the morning can mess up the rest of your day, but that doesn’t make it OK to treat your colleagues as badly as you feel.