Is it just a silly popularity contest? Are you popular among your colleagues? If not, it might be time to think about the possible causes. The HR Communication website compiled a meaningful overview of the reasons why you might be a potential target for the ridicule or grudges of your colleagues:
1. You still complain and are lazy
The air conditioning hums, the sun is not shining, or you are cold. You do not appreciate your colleagues' ideas, but are only interested your plans for the coming weekend. Last in, but out perfectly on time. Do you recognize yourself?
2. You little/too much communicate with others
Do not get involved too much in slandering others because you arouse suspicion. Keeping a strict distance from an innocuous discussion puts you in the light of a detached colleague. Be cautious in terms of gossips, but keep in constant contact with the group.
3. Flatter a boss
You compliment his outfit, praise his abilities and pretend an excessive interest in him. If you are not Mr. Hujer, let the plums to grow in the garden, and if you want to please him (and we all know how important it is), do it smarter.
4. Steal someone else’s ideas
It may happen that you mistakenly appropriate someone else's idea. However, be sure that if it happens again, you will be suspect and a confrontation may arise.
5. You are asking silly questions and do not listen
If you like others to pay attention to you, do not try to seek attention through silly, delaying questions at meetings. Similarly, if you do not listen to what other people say, it is easy to lose the thread of the discussion, and then you ask unnecessary questions or make mistakes.
6. You are too perfectionist
Nothing will be perfect if you do not do it yourself. You do not trust anyone. And now I am just guessing. Who complains they have a lot of work and no free time?
7. You act inappropriately
Do you make people embarrassed with inappropriate talk, tell dirty jokes or discuss sensitive topics? You could find yourself on very thin ice. When it comes to discussions, better to be cautious.
8. You flaunt
Do you like it when you and your work are appreciated by others? Great. But you are more likely to be honoured for your modesty than your pride, right?
9. You are still on sick leave or taking your illness to work
Neither option is wrong. If you are still at home with the alleged illness, you raise suspicions that you are lazy and do not work, or vice versa, if you transfer germs among colleagues at work, they will not thank you for that either. Have a little courtesy.
10. You smell to others
Literally, it is a touchy subject, and it is difficult to tell someone that he smells. Take care, especially in summer. Take an antiperspirant with you and do not forget gum. All in all, it is just about your reputation.
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