your relationship with a co-worker is becoming obvious Votes: +51

A co-worker has a horrible time listening to WHAT people are saying to her. Everytime someone talks to her they end up having to repeat themselves at least 3 times. Its not a matter of hearing - its a matter of LISTENING. I'd say " Mikes wearing a purple shirt" and she'd say back: "john is wearing a purple" Then "no Mike is wearing a purple shirt" then she says "Mike bought a purple shirt?" Is she dumb or something???

On top of that when you're having a normal talk with her the conversation goes in loops. For instance you tell her something that happened to you over the weekend and she says "did you hear about that guy..." you exchange a few comments back and forth and then all of the sudden she says the same damn thing again! "did you hear about that guy..." Votes: -2

How about "please stop sending unimportant emails to the ENTIRE company with the RED (HIGH PRIORITY) EXCLAIMATION POINT!!!!!!" Votes: +39

Wouldn't be the day a little friendlier if everybody that enters the office would say "hello" or good morning" before vanishing into her cubicle? Votes: +3

A colleague just can't get over the fact that we left school ages ago... she keeps on back stabbing, being fake, gossiping but when she needs something she's lovely dovely. When you tell her she should work a little harder for the presentation the next day as she hasn't done anything she just snaps back. Because she doesn't even know HOW to do a presentation... writing everything down, learning everything by heart and then just reading it out loud is not a presentation... I don't care if that's what you did in dramaschool, this is a professional environment... Votes: +12

What do you say to a person who continually sneezes all over everything without a tissue or covering his/her mouth? Sometimes I say "Tissue' but that just sounds like "Bless You" and gets me nowhere! UGH! Votes: +7

It is not necessary to repeat back for the whole group every comment that is made, adding your own perspective as a leader. This can give people the impression that unless you say it, it is not important. Votes: +17

You're just the Office Manager . .NOT God!! Votes: +17

Please add a message about using cell phones in the restroom. Monopolizing one hand with a phone prevents accurate aim. Co-workers urine on your shoes, anyone? Plus, no hand washing. And we all know what the hand pulling open the door has been doing. To top it off, this fellow will then reach into what was once a shared bag of pretzels.

Votes: +7

I work with a woman who has got to be the LOUDEST eater - chomping her food like cow cud and making gummy worms sound rocks between her teeth. Let's not forget that she also pa*ses gas through both ends thinking that if she's not looking at someone than it's not heard. How do you seriously tell a human they're just GROSS and quite revolting?!! Votes: +9

You may not realize it, but you have the tendancy to snap your gum which may be distracting to fellow coworkers. Votes: +3

Please add something about do you realize that all your flirting with the boss makes you look like you sleep your way to the top Votes: +6

I have a boss who, no matter what you have accomplished, SHE has been there DONE THAT! It makes everyone roll their eyes, groan and sigh. This happens at EVERY meeting and almost EVERY day. She's done everything from be a top producer with Mary Kay cosmetics to wooing Clive Owen in Nashville! Ugh! Votes: +6

Your watching porn on your work computer is against company rules and also demeaning to the woman you work with Votes: +12

How about 'You may think no one notices, but your favoritism is apparent.' Or; 'It seems your personal feelings may be getting in the way of your professionalism.' Votes: +12

Stop pinching or touching guys that pa*s by you. That's flirting. Don't forget this is an office. Votes: +4

When you stand at my desk and tell me how busy you are for 20 minutes, it makes it appear that you are not very busy at all. Votes: +12

Your lunch oftentimes has a strong odor that permeates the workplace. Votes: +12

How to deal with a group of people having long breakfast/lunch/afternoon breaks in the eatery? On top of it all, they are the late for work too.

Why is my boss not dealing with it..? It is really demoralising to see them having long breaks while the rest of us are working... Votes: +6

If you spent the same amount of time working as you do on your endless smoke breaks, you wouldn't miss shipments. Votes: +8

Sometimes your tone is abrasive and cold. Please be aware of how your tone may affect those around you...

I have a producer who is so rude in my ear while I'm on air that I feel like flipping her the bird when the camera is off me.... Votes: +7

I just started a new job and there is this guy who does nothing but:

1. Complain that he can never get laid, hey maybe you could if you weren't so *** annoying.
2. Make sexual references out of everything
3. Complain that he's been here for 2 years without a raise or promotion... maybe jokes about erections don't fly.
4. When not doing that he snaps his fingers or blabbles about how wasted he is going to get.
5. Makes racist remarks

Should I just punch this guy in the face? Votes: +10

"Please refrain from consuming your scabs on company time" Votes: +5

Your willingness to share your requirement of having sex every other night makes us wonder: is it quantity or quality you seek? There's a pool at the water cooler and I have $5 riding on the answer. Votes: +4

It seems disingenuous to encourage your staff to work overtime while you leave early and often for personal reasons. Votes: +8

It would be nice if you would actually follow through on those offers of support that you so frequently mention to us in staff meetings. Votes: +3

PLease, remember not to let your personnal phone ring too loud when you're in office. Take it with you when you leave your desk and make sure it won't bother your colleagues Votes: +2

While I appreciate the fact that you chew gum to cover up your halitosis, I a*sure you that the office would be more productive if your gum chewing could happen without the popping, chomping or any other chewing-related noises you make. Votes: +5

Tying up the photocopier to make posters for your son's school's bake sale, using a webcam with your kids in middle of the afternoon, taking over the boardroom table so you can organize your tax papers ... this isn't your home office. Votes: +2

Please add e-mail comments.
"You do NOT need to forward every funny/cute/stupid e-mail that you receive to me."
"You have e-mail tools like spelling and grammar check...use them."
"Does your train of thought have a caboose? Get to the point."
Votes: +1

When you say changes are going to be made please follow through. Votes: +0

If you are my boss and wish to set a good example for me please do not verbally bash past or present colleges. It makes me wonder how you speak about me. Votes: +2

Saying that you are a good person, does not make you a good person. Votes: +3

When you take unplanned or planned time off, please consider telling your direct reports. Just vanishing off is not good for a person at your managerial level. Votes: +4

It's sad that you choose to file lawsuits on former employees that you have FIRED! Votes: +0

I would like to see a note that reads something to the effect of:

"you should give people appropriate time to read your e-mails before you visit office asking them if they read your e-mail."

What is the point of typing out an e-mail if you're just going to get up and go over to that person's office to talk about it just after you hit send? Votes: +4

You eat all day long and food flies out of your mouth constantly. Please stop eating. Votes: +1

Driving you to and from the train is disruptive to my workflow. The walk is quite short and there's always the bus. Votes: +2

When you openly speak negative about the organization, don't be surprised if it is a Career Ending Move Votes: +3

I would like to see something like:

"Didn't your mother ever tell you it was not polite to ignore people? Neither is it professional."

For dealing with people or employers who don't have the decency or manners to respond. Votes: +4