30 Surefire Ways to Make Enemies
On May - 10 - 2009
There are at least 30 ways to make enemies in the workplace:
- Always correct others when they are wrong.
- Avoid “win-win” outcomes and instead rub in an opponent’s loss.
- Surprise people with bad news.
- Overpromise.
- Underperform.
- Let others rely upon your word, and then renege on your commitment.
- Use sarcasm.
- Spread rumors.
- Boast.
- Lie.
- Belittle people.
- Respond promptly whenever you are angry.
- Routinely question the motives of others.
- Be too busy for others.
- Don’t respect their time.
- Make loose allegations.
- Be uncaring.
- Ignore common courtesies.
- Don’t return letters, calls or email.
- Engage in personal attacks.
- Exhibit cruel and senseless prejudices.
- Openly enjoy the discomfort of others.
- Embarrass people.
- Don’t keep confidences.
- Claim undue credit.
- Be hypercritical.
- Be indiscreet.
- Be crude.
- Look down on people.
- Kiss up and kick down.
Note the common thread in the above. All may be summed up in one word: inconsiderate. Being considerate takes time and work. It doesn’t come naturally.
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