How do I stop being annoyed by coworkers?

How to Handle Annoying and Obnoxious Coworkers

  1. Be Direct. Your coworkers might unknowingly act in obnoxious or annoying ways simply because they aren’t aware of the way their behavior affects others.
  2. Turn to White Noise.
  3. Avoid Gossip.
  4. Breathe, Laugh and Be Positive.

What is the most annoying thing co-workers do?

The most annoying things coworkers do in the workplace Take credit for other people’s work. Talk too loudly on the phone. Take personal phone calls at work. Use speakerphone in an open office.

How do you tell a coworker they are annoying you?

Say something like: “Our working relationship is important to me, and there’s something on my mind—can I talk to you about it?” If it’s a bad time, you don’t want to choose this moment for your chat; if it’s a good time, you’ve signaled your collaborative intent.

How do you politely tell a coworker to back off?

For example, you can say, “Thanks Susan, but I’ve managed this project for two years, so I’m confident in my ability.” This way, you show the coworker that you’re perfectly capable of handling the situation while at the same time giving a subtle reminder to back off.

Can you get fired for being annoying?

Yes. Unless someone has an employment contract or is party to a collective bargaining agreement, he’s an employee at will. That means he can be fired at any time for any reason, just not a discriminatory reason. Firing someone because he’s genuinely annoying isn’t discriminatory.

How do you get an annoying coworker to leave you alone?

How to Get Your Annoying Co-worker to Leave You Alone

  1. Talk to a trusted co-worker.
  2. Have a direct conversation with the person bugging you.
  3. Alert the appropriate authorities.
  4. Finally, if all else fails: Pretend you’re a sociologist studying annoying co-workers.

How do you screw over a coworker?

41 Hilarious Ways To Mess With Your Coworkers’ Heads

  1. A soft cat meow every two hours.
  2. Uploading files to my butt.
  3. I move everything on their desks slightly to the left every day.
  4. ‘For rectal use only’ stickers.
  5. Abusing the ‘reply all’ feature.
  6. Pretending I can’t read.
  7. Misspelling their name in emails.