This morning we congratulated Matt, who correctly guessed what type of excuse Double would have for missing work…his excuse was that he thought we had Monday off for the 4th Of July holiday. BJ was pretty pissed about this all morning, and the timing for this story couldn’t be better…as we came across this story in the AOL Jobs about annoying co-workers…oddly enough, BJ was able to connect all of these except the last one to Double R!
6 Examples of Workplace Rudeness
Plenty of our daily interactions at work are befuddling. You're often left wondering if people are deliberately rude or just ignorant of their behavior. After all, you'd like to think people aren't going out of their way to inconvenience you.
With that in mind, we've taken a look at unappreciated behavior that rears its head in an effort to explain why it's rude and why you shouldn't do it (or why someone shouldn't do it to you).
1. Interruptions . When you interrupt someone, you suggest that your time and ideas are more important them everyone else's and that you have no interest in listening to what they have to say.
A rare offense is forgivable, but habitual interruption is problematic, according to professional coach Susan B. Wilson. "Some folks interrupt incessantly, whether you are on the phone, in a meeting, deep in thought or in another conversation."
2. Not saying “Thanks”. A few words to show gratitude can put someone in a good mood -- or at the very least can keep someone out of a foul mood. Why not do it?
3. Table manners. The lack of housekeeping manners she witnesses. In her company's communal kitchen, you won't have to look hard to see evidence that someone's recently enjoyed a snack in one of the cups or bowls littering the counter. She wants to remind her colleagues that maids don't work in the office, so they should clean up after themselves.
4. Bad Language! Language is very subjective, and everybody has his or her own unique way of speaking. It's less about the profanity itself and more about the fact that you don't care if it bothers the people around you.
5. Being loud. Cubicles are the norm in many workplaces, so one person's speakerphone conversation becomes an entire floor's business. Never mind how annoying it is to hear a conversation you're not a part of; think how bothersome it is to try to concentrate on work when someone's blathering in your ears. Rather than force your call on the whole department, invest in a headset or just hold the receiver in your hand.
6. Snubbing. When you're walking down the hall and a co-worker is walking toward you, give a smile, a nod or some other greeting. No one's asking you to engage in a bear hug or to pretend you two are best friends. All anyone wants is an acknowledgement that you see them and that you're not going out of your way to avoid having any contact with them.
So today is the big day…no, not because it’s Taco Tuesday at T.D.M….but today is the big memorial for Michael Jackson. I’m sorry, but I could care less…and I love all these people that are acting like their lives are affected by the death of MJ…why are they? I can even understand if people lives would be affected if Oprah died…granted, I am not a fan of her, but I get she is a woman that inspires people on a daily basis. Jacko has contributed nothing in the last decade, besides the allegations of strange stuff…I just don’t understand how someone that has done nothing in many years to impact your life would have a profound effect on you if he is gone…he’s offered nothing good to society alive, and will do the same while dead.
Huge thanks to Bill Wixey of Q13, he used a part of our interview with him in his latest installment of “Bill’s Journey” which aired last night on Q13 FOX…check it out!
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