2227: What's the Quickest Way to Irk a Co-Worker? by Eileen Habelow with Dig to Fly on Better Work Relationships
Optimal Work DailyNovember 05, 2026
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2227: What's the Quickest Way to Irk a Co-Worker? by Eileen Habelow with Dig to Fly on Better Work Relationships

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Episode 2227:

Eileen Habelow shares survey findings on the workplace pet peeves that irritate colleagues most, with poor time management at the top, followed by gossip and messy shared spaces. She explains how people typically respond to these frustrations and why raising an issue directly, in a respectful tone, protects both productivity and your working relationships.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/whats-quickest-way-to-irk-co-worker/

Quotes to ponder:

"However you decide to address the problem, approach the matter in a respectful tone."

"How would you most favorably receive the news that your daily habits are making others unhappy?"

"More often than not, we tend to be unaware of the little things we do, and would be genuinely sorry for annoying others, if only someone would tell us."

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