Etiquette Experts Say These 7 Office Behaviors Make Coworkers Dislike You Fast ...Saudi Arabia

You work hard for the money, not a "Most Popular" certificate. If you were a reality TV contestant, perhaps you'd be the one whose first words were, "I'm not here to make friends." While you don't have to become instant friends with colleagues (or friends, period), etiquette experts share that it's worth understanding the office behaviors that make coworkers dislike you fast."It is not only critical to have self-awareness around your behavior towards your coworkers in the office, but it’s essential for professional growth and respect in your industry," says Richie Frieman, a podcaster and the author of REPLY ALL… And Other Ways To Tank Your Career. "Whether by choice or by force, you will spend more time with your coworkers, in and out of the office, than you do with your closest friends and even your family." It's a sad truth, but it is often true. Frieman shares that a bad rap will make life even harder as you navigate a world of expectations, culture and personalities that can extend beyond your office's walls and into industry circles. Word travels fast, so he says that self-awareness of your behavior is key to gaining respect. Respect bodes well for your next performance review and long-term career prospects."The days of being a jerk to get ahead are over," he declares. "People have more options, and their voices regarding a negative coworker and workplace reach a much wider audience more easily than ever before."So, to continue shining bright at work, make sure to avoid these seven office behaviors that etiquette experts say make coworkers dislike you fast.Related: Etiquette Experts Say These 8 Nonverbal Habits Make You Seem Rude Without Realizing It

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Collaboration is great, as is small-talk around a coffee pot. Yet, spatial awareness is key."Engaging in conversation with coworkers is healthy, humanizing and fun," saysRosalinda Randall, a nationally recognized etiquette expert. "However, holding these conversations in the bathroom or hallway, blocking everyone’s path, is bothersome. It’s also forcing others to overhear the topic of conversation, which can quickly spread."Related: Gaslighting an Employee Can Sound Like These 7 Phrases, a Psychologist Warns

2. Coming to work sick (especially if you have sick days)

Now, this one gets dicey for people living paycheck to paycheck without paid sick days. If that's not you? Coming to the office ill is not the act of heroism we once considered it."Coming to work sick used to be considered commendable," Randall shares. "Today, it is inconsiderate. Most companies offer sick time—take it! Your coworkers will dislike you faster if you show up sick. Worse is if you use your ailment to get out of doing your job, leaving them to pick up the slack and your germs."

We often discuss undercommunication as a workplace pain point. Yet, Randall says that overcommunicating is also a thing, and it's an office behavior that can make coworkers dislike you fast."Coworkers and clients often complain about the lack of reply, which is irksome, and the follow-up is tiresome," she reports. "However, it is not as irksome as the coworker who bombards everyone’s emails... throughout the day with mood updates, photo dumps or cute memes. You will be disliked fast and blocked even faster."Related: An Etiquette Expert Is Begging You To Stop Using This Phrase in Emails

4. Not being a team player

This one is huge, regardless of your place on the org chart."Whatever your rank is in the office, even the CEO, not playing well with others is a surefire way to find yourself working alone, with no one having your back," Frieman says. "For example, dividing tasks to complete a project is not like high school, where the cool kid ditches their responsibility but still gets credit."Sorry, fellow Millennials, but work is not like youth soccer."There are no participation trophies in the real world," he adds. "If you are known as someone who bails on your team, that reputation can be very hard to fix."

Sarcasm may be a hit with friends with a similar sense of humor, but an etiquette expert recommends using it sparingly (if ever) at work."Too much sarcasm can come off as insecurity and a dodging of earnestness and the connection that can build," states Genevieve (Jenny) Dreizen, the COO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry and a modern-day etiquette and boundaries expert. "It often masks discomfort."

6. Never apologizing

Owning your mistakes fosters repair. Not doing so can put you on people's *ahem* bad lists."Avoiding apologies is usually about pride or fear of weakness," Dreizen says. "It screams of insecurity. To others, it signals immaturity and a lack of accountability. Accountability and admitting fault are... an important growth opportunity for the workplace."

7. Running meetings into meetings and being late

Dreizen understands it can be hard to make things on time. But if it happens all the time..."If you find yourself consistently showing up late to meetings, try building two- to five-minute gaps into your schedule, even if that means you start meetings at weird times," she suggests. "Everyone's schedule is packed. Respect their time." Related: 13 Things People Say in Conversations That Make Them Instantly Unlikable, Etiquette Experts Warn

The No. 1 Way To Become More Likable at Work

"One office behavior that can increase your likability among coworkers is being someone who makes other people’s work easier in small, consistent ways," Dreizen says. She shares examples of small, consistent ways to reduce others' load include:

"It’s such a powerful behavior because it reduces stress, builds trust and signals, 'I’m a safe teammate,'" she states.Randall mentions cohesion in an adjacent vein to increase likability."Be consistently considerate," she advises. "This is a key trait that demonstrates professionalism, maturity, self-control and good manners."She suggests:

Remember: "It is tedious for coworkers to walk on eggshells because your mood changes from day to day," she notes.  Up Next:

Related: 10 Social Behaviors That Make You Seem Unapproachable, According to Etiquette Experts

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