What would you say is the most annoying thing your co-workers do? If you said gossip, you are in the majority. According to a survey by payroll company Paychex, these are the behaviors people find most annoying about their co-workers:
- “Partaking in frequent gossiping:” 63.7 percent
- “Dropping by your desk constantly throughout the day:” 60.9 percent
- “Bringing pets to work:” 50.6 percent
- “Breathing heavily (and loudly):” 50.1 percent
- “Taking frequent smoke breaks:” 49.8 percent
- “Bringing in strong-smelling food for lunch daily:” 49.7 percent
- “Laughing or conversing loudly:” 48.1 percent
- “Tapping feet or fingers repeatedly:” 46.7 percent
- “Using social media for personal use the majority of the workday:” 40.6 percent
- “Taking frequent snack breaks:” 38.4 percent
- “Receiving audible notifications on their cell phone:” 34.5 percent (The Ladders)