29 Bad Habits That Make You Look Unprofessional

29 Bad Habits That Make You Look Unprofessional There’s no steadfast code of conduct for the workplace, nor is there any rule that you have to be BFFs with your coworkers. However, there’s a certain level of decorum you should uphold no matter where you work. You might not realize it, but some of your habits could be falling below that bar. Want to know which 29 workplace habits people tend to find the most off-putting? Here they are, explained in the most constructive way possible. Read up and make the change if you see yourself anywhere on this list. 1. Procrastinating Even if you believe you do your finest work at the final hour, don’t. This is especially true if you’re collaborating: Your colleagues shouldn’t have to race the clock just because you’ve chosen to do so. Instead, give yourself plenty of time so everyone can come together and smooth out any issues well within a deadline. 2. Tech-Based Tardiness It’s 2017: We’re all on our phones and computers just about 24/7. That means you should respond to emails in a timely manner. A 2013 study showed that 55 percent of people reply to work emails within 30 minutes, and 53 percent expect a response to a work email within an hour or less. A general rule of thumb is to try to respond within a day. Even if you’re working on finding an answer, tell the person you’re on it so they know they’re not being ignored. 3. Traditional Tardiness If you have a strict clock-in, clock-out schedule, it’s your responsibility to stick to it. Those few minutes you’re late require your coworkers to step up and do extra work for which they won’t be paid extra. You can surely see how that gets frustrating after a while. 4.     Misspelling Common Words We all make mistakes, but there are some grammatical errors your colleagues probably see as unforgivable. There/their/they’re? Your/you’re? Master the most common mistakes and you’ll be sure to please your coworkers, not peeve them. 5.    Faking Sick The only person who can pull this off and still be well-loved is Ferris Bueller. Otherwise, you’re putting strain on your colleagues because you wanted an unscheduled break. 6.    Spouting Doubt A negative attitude will get you attention in the workplace, but not the type you want to garner. If you’re known for being the person who feels incapable or skeptical about every new change and project, you won’t be asked. In other words, you won’t be given as many opportunities to work harder and move up if you make it clear you don’t believe in the project â€"  or in yourself. 7.    Messiness The break room is a sacred place. You can escape your desk for a meal, snack or cup of coffee with your workplace BFF. In other words, it has good vibes and should be kept in good order by everyone. Leaving a mess on the counter, in the sink or in the microwave won’t make you any friends. And if you’re in an open office, don’t let your desk get messy, either. No one wants your mess creeping into their area or distracting them from work. 8.    Being Too Honest It’s an oft-repeated piece of advice, but it remains true: Think before you speak. Criticizing another person’s opinion or accidentally cursing, for example, might rub your coworkers the wrong way. If you tend to put your foot in your mouth, pause before you say something that could even be the slightest bit controversial. 9.    Logging Into Social Media While everyone is working hard, you shouldn’t be scrolling Facebook or