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7 types of colleague you never want to be

7 types of colleague you never want to be

1. The political, religious and topical-issue know-it-all

Speaking to Business Insider UK, Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, an etiquette coach and author of “Don’t Burp in the Boardroom” said that to comment, or group, a person by their belief is unprofessional.

She said: “To negatively comment about any group is unwise and unprofessional, and it could get you in trouble for harassment.”

Those who want to ‘educate’ others on every aspect of current affairs and the news are also deeply annoying and potentially divisive. Its advised you don’t fall into this category.

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