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Things you should never do at work

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Apr 21, 2021, 19:00 IST
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​Things you should never do at work

A workplace includes some ethics and codes. You need to behave in a professional way at work and follow a certain code of conduct. This matters because there is a line separating the personal and professional. If you behave in your office as you do at home, not everyone is going to approve of it. Also, this may affect your professional growth as well. So, there are some things you should keep in mind at your workplace. Here is a look at things you should never do at work.

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​Take angry personal phone calls

Nasty calls are a part of our lives. But that doesn’t mean you have to subject everyone else to your drama. The office is not a place to battle your wife or siblings. Keep your relationship issues outside of where others are working and can hear you.

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​Arriving late

The easiest way to make a horrible impression is to show up for your job late. This will make the wrong impression on your manager and colleagues and could even get you fired. So, keep in mind all the things that might delay you.

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​Complain too much

It's one thing to occasionally express your displeasure but if you get into a routine where you are cribbing to your coworkers on a regular basis, you should better change your ways. The more you moan about the office, the greater your chances of saying something out loud that could get you into trouble.

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​Spend hours on your social media

You are being paid to be productive, not to scroll endlessly on your social media profiles. Unless it’s part of your job, your social media activities should be saved for lunch or break times. And even then, use your phone and stay off the company computers for personal activity.

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​Take credit for other people’s work

If you do this, you risk being publicly unmasked, which makes you seem devious and untrustworthy. If the credit should go to someone you supervise, you are sending him or her a message that you are the most important member of the team.

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​Blame

There are certainly going to be times in your professional career when something goes wrong and it’s not your fault at all. It’s easy to want to blame your co-worker or employees but whenever possible, accept the responsibility that you had a part in the matter.

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​Get too comfortable

Even though everything has become more casual, it doesn't mean that wearing sweats have become a part of office behavior. Consider the impression you make in your looks, attitude, and actions.

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