We all have one. The fellow employee that rubs you the wrong way. It isn't always easy, but we all get through it. However, it rarely occurs to many of us that our own quirks might be a nuisance? No worries, we have compiled a list of the most common troublesome coworker stereotypes, as well as eight tactics to avoid becoming one of them.

1. And 8 Tips for Overcoming Irksome Work Habits
12 Troublesome
Coworker Behaviors
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2. You love your job.
Your team is great.
You have no complaints…

3. But there is this one
coworker that drives you

4. Crazy

5. We all have one.
The fellow employee that
rubs you the wrong way, but
could your own quirks be
bothering your colleagues?

6. No Worries!
We have compiled a list of the
most common behaviors of
troublesome coworkers, as
well as 8 tactics to avoid
becoming one of them

7. 1. Always Running
Late

8. 2. Does
Nothing

9. 3. The Breakroom
Takeover

10. 4. The Gossip

11. 5. Food Thief

12. 6. The Pen
Clicker

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16. 7. The
Complainer

17. 8. The Brown
Noser

18. 9. The Loud
Talker

19. 10. The Health Nut

20. 11.Prankster

21. 12. Too Much
Perfume

22. 1. Try setting your alarm 30 minutes early so you can take your time to prepare
for the workday with a relaxed and focused mind.
2. Keep a stash of healthy snacks so you don’t go snooping in the communal
fridge.
3. Catching yourself fidgeting? Consider a tactile toy to use in times of distraction.
4. Keep a journal to help flush out feeling at work and leave you refreshed
without resorting to gossip or unproductive work time.
5. Set an ideal start and end time for tasks to keep productive throughout the
day.
6. While on the phone or conversing with coworkers, close your office door or
schedule meeting rooms to prevent distractions to those around you.
7. Be sure to utilize your desk space to the best of your abilities by allowing for
multiple storage mechanisms. These will give you the room to complete your
work without overrunning public areas.
8. And always be considerate of those around you
8 Tips for Overcoming Irksome Work Habits

23. Remember, everything is fine in moderation, however
your work habits directly impact your peers. Be respectful
and most of all, be considerate to those around you. A
successful work environment starts with you!
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