7 Things You Should Never Discuss at Work

03 July 2017

7 Things You Should Never Discuss At Work

โ€‹It can be a little too easy to get swept away with a conversation in the office and say something you shouldnโ€™t. Itโ€™s natural we look to bond with the colleagues around us through shared interests, but there should be a few topics that are strictly out of bounds. 

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Here are 7 topics that should stay out of the office: 

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1) Your Hangover

It doesnโ€™t make you sound like the cool kid. It makes you sound unprofessional, and definitely wonโ€™t a great impression in the office or do anything for your reputation. Weโ€™ve all been there but try and keep  it on the down low. 

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2) Their Age

Unless youโ€™re particularly pally with a colleague, this is probably a topic to avoid. No one wants to be drawn into a conversation where youโ€™re being asked โ€œHow old do you think I am?โ€โ€ฆ

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3) Your Salary

Nothing good can come from a salary discussion. Youโ€™ll either end up annoyed your salaries donโ€™t match, feel ashamed youโ€™re getting paid more than a colleague or youโ€™ll both be on the same and nothing will come of it.

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4) Your Gossip

Resist the urge! Weโ€™ve all done it, but again you donโ€™t want to be known as the key gossiper in the office. Be professional and try and be empathetic; would you like someone discussing things about your work performance, or family situation or well, anything really. 

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5) Their Political Views

Donโ€™t get on your high horse about politics. If it comes up in the office, try and defend your own views without insulting othersโ€™.  Everyone is entitles to their own opinion. 

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6) Their Family Planning

Donโ€™t ask a colleague if theyโ€™re planning on having a baby; itโ€™s also illegal in an interview situation. Whether they are or not, Iโ€™m pretty sure they will let you know either way at some point. 

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7) Their Personal Appearance 

People donโ€™t want to be judged on what they wear. In any job role youโ€™re work performance should be more integral than your outfit choice. Especially for a woman.