10 of the Most Unprofessional Work Behaviors

10 of the Most Unprofessional Work BehaviorsEveryone has weak moments, where a panic moment or a lapse in judgment leads to workplace decisions were elend especially proud to own. And unfortunately, if there are witnesses to said behavior, there could be whispers about your unprofessionalism that follow you around. However, if you know ahead of time where some of the danger zones lie, you can try to avoid being branded with a scarlet U. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) 1. Throwing other people under the busIts just never a good idea. You may see an opening to avoid blame or disapproval, but if it means offering up one of your colleagues, youre better off not playing this game. If something truly isnt your fault, you should stick up for yourself, but he did it too didnt work in elementary school, and it doesnt work now.2. Taking shortcutsYou want it done fast, or do you want it done right? Always err on the side of completeness. If you rus h to get things done, mistakes will emerge, and youll be known as someone who does shoddy work.3. Gossiping about coworkersTalking smack, even if its mild or true, may get you a laugh from a coworker in the short term, but itll also get you a reputation for being indiscreet and/or catty.4. Broadcasting rolleal opinionsFeeling the Bern? Itching to Make Donald Drumpf Again? Fantastic, take that passion and spend your personal time making cold calls for your favorite candidate. Dont bring it into the office, or stand at the coffee machine telling everyone wholl listen that the real birth certificate will vindicate your conspiracy theories. The workplace is a diverse environment, where everyone needs to get along harmoniously for a common purpose. That might mean staying publicly mum on hot-potato topics like politics or religion, even when you so totally disagree with someone on a personal issue.5. Ignoring boundaries with coworkersDont be that guy who has screaming matches on the phon e with his wife in his open-plan cubicle. Dont be the lady whose pungent microwaved leftovers permeate the whole office with a salmon-y smell. Or the guy whose cologne makes him a walking billboard for the Axe body spray you never want to smell again. Being oblivious to the senses of those around you can be a huge professionalism misstep.6. Biting the hand that feeds youOh, you dont agree with every single decision your anfhrer or the company makes? Neither does anyone else. That doesnt mean youre free to complain about the powers that be every chance you get. For serious grievances, take them to the appropriate channels (HR, your supervisor). For run-of-the-mill gripes, save those for your trusted confidantes outside of the office walls (spouse, cat, clergyperson). You dont want to be known as the malcontent who hates this place, because itll become much easier to a) ignore your concerns and b) ding you for not being a team player.7. Mistaking work-social events for social-social e ventsThe office party with an open bar is an open invitation, right? I mean, would your company offer drinks if they didnt want you to get sloshed and have a good time? Its a trap Not an intentional oneat work-sponsored social events, your company probably does want you to have a good time. Within reason. Exercise moderation at these events, because no one respects the professionalism of the person holding beer 5 while loudly demanding that someone play Freebird.8. Monopolizing meetingsYou have ideasexcellent So does everyone else in the room. The whole point of a meeting is to get different perspectives into a room together. When one person dominates that, others can feel marginalized or frustrated.9. Not following throughIf you promise something and dont deliver once, it could be a fluke. If you routinely promise the stars and deliver C-level celebrities, it becomes a pattern of untrustworthiness.10. Using devices while talking to coworkersYou may think it looks like youre a multi tasking rockstar, but to you colleagues it looks like youre giving the issue at hand half of your attention (at best).Your reputation is one of the most important professional tools youve gotand unlike your resume, which you can improve and revise with every new job, your rep is often beyond your control. If you do everything you can to make sure youre putting forth the employee you want to be, thats what others will see. The belastung thing you want is for a former boss or colleague to waffle (or worse, tell stories about your public failings) when asked for a reference.