8 tips to make your office a pleasant place

The office is where you spend most of your life so there is no reason to make it a place of fatigue and stress.

Remember that you work for life, so you will have colleagues for life. So, whenever possible, build close relationships with your colleagues and make the office a pleasant place for everyone.

Always come to the office with a smile on your face

Take a look at yourself every morning when you walk into the office. If you are a girl who walks into the office with a cold face and immediately glues her eyes to the computer screen, then the possibility that you are often ignored by your colleagues is quite high.

Make it a habit to smile and greet people every morning, before starting your shift. It doesn't have to take much effort or time, just a smile and a cheerful "Hello."

Make it a habit to smile and say hello every morning when you arrive at work (Illustration photo)

Learn to make small talk

Ask your co-workers about their interests like music, movies, books, or common interests like children, family, etc. Show sincerity, they will feel comfortable around you. Once you understand more about the people you spend time with every day, you will easily find topics to talk about.

Ask your colleagues for advice

People tend to be self-centered, especially in the workplace. So don’t be afraid to ask for feedback. When you receive feedback, be sure to thank them, even if the ideas don’t really work for you.

Don't be afraid to ask your colleagues for advice when necessary (Illustration photo)

Stay away from gossip

No one wants to be gossiped about behind their backs, so when you're in a group where people are eager to "dissect" private stories or criticize someone in the company, just contribute with general statements like "Really?", "Is that so?", "How?"... Without giving your opinion directly, you will maintain the respect and trust of your colleagues.

Don't be stingy with compliments.

Did the technician just fix the printer? Did the secretary lose 10 pounds? Take every opportunity to congratulate your co-workers on their "achievements" - both personal and professional. Too often, we focus on the mistakes and failures of others and forget about the good things.

Respond to calls/emails immediately

To win over your co-workers, start with this rule of etiquette. Nothing drives a busy co-worker crazy more than when their calls or emails go unanswered. Not only does your silence make your work more difficult, it sends the message that your co-worker isn’t important to you.

Make your colleagues' contributions public

Don't forget to mention their contribution to the work. This will help you build an alliance and they will be more willing to help you next time. This is a "win-win" principle, bringing benefits and satisfaction to both parties.

According to PNO