Dee on June 1, 2012, 1:51 p.m.
I love this list because I am often wondering about what topics are appropriate for work and to whom can you talk to. I am pretty much an open person and only restrict when I really don't know someone....
View Articlejefferson on May 31, 2012, 6:05 a.m.
i love my current team *because* we are all so comfortable with each other that there really are no rules.. but it certainly wasn't always this way. i especially agree about the "pregnancy" and the...
View Articlefemmefrugality on May 30, 2012, 9:16 p.m.
This is such a great post! I agree with all of them and would add politics. I NEVER ask anyone when they're due...even if their beach-ball sized stomach is hard as a rock. Too risky!
View ArticleAverageJoe on May 30, 2012, 3:38 p.m.
Yeah...the "when's the baby due?" line isn't a good conversation starter when the answer is "what baby?" I agree with all of these. If you break these rules the office gossip turns YOU into a whiner,...
View ArticleLifeInTransition on May 30, 2012, 1:45 p.m.
I think this is a good general list for when you're starting a new job. I think once you have waded out the general atmoshere, you can throw out some of the rules about what you should and shouldn't...
View ArticleKatie on May 29, 2012, 6:45 p.m.
My work environments are pretty laid back so swearing and joking usually go over fine. However I cannot stand hearing coworkers gossip. I also hate when people discuss their paychecks, that's a big no...
View Articlemycanuckbuck on May 29, 2012, 5:53 p.m.
Excellent list! I am so with you on the pregnant one - somehow, a senior director confused me with a woman who was 8 months pregnant. I'm carrying a few extra pounds, but sure as heck don't look 8...
View ArticleFrom Shopping to Saving on May 29, 2012, 5:09 p.m.
I like this list as a general "what not to say" guide especially if you are new or unsure of what the atmosphere is like at work. I think that circumstances change and you don't have to limit yourself...
View ArticleAnthony Thompson on May 29, 2012, 4:51 p.m.
Very nice work, Sicorra! Workplace is very important. It not only ensures job security, but also creates and strengthens worker relationships. Knowing what to say and what not to say to co-workers...
View ArticleKathleen @ Frugal Portland on May 29, 2012, 3:50 p.m.
I work in an office of five, so we pretty much break all of these rules!
View ArticleEmily @ evolvingPF on May 29, 2012, 9:39 a.m.
I guess it sort of depends if you consider your coworkers friends. I work in a lab with many international students and postdocs and we compare cultures and even religious practices regularly. They...
View ArticleCrystal Evanisky on May 29, 2012, 9:03 a.m.
great suggestions. i agree with all of them. while we all want to know whats going on with each other, delving into the personal problems day after day only wears people out and will make them want to...
View ArticleBudget & the Beach on May 29, 2012, 8:29 a.m.
Definitely agree with the list and have seen all of that when I worked in an office. Now I work from home by myself and love it. I can usually avoid just about all those things. The one thing I would...
View ArticleMichelle on May 29, 2012, 6:28 a.m.
Definitely agree with this list. I'm the youngest one at my firm, so I always need to remember these, especially not gossiping!
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