Professional vs. Unprofessional Behavior

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Discussing rumors or personal details about coworkers behind their backs

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Wearing clothing that is too casual, revealing, or not aligned with the company's dress code

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Consistently arriving late to work or meetings

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Swearing, making inappropriate jokes, or using language that could be considered offensive or discriminatory

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Spending too much time on personal calls, texting, or browsing social media during work hours

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Sending poorly written emails, using inappropriate language, or failing to respond in a timely manner

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Entering a colleague's personal space, interrupting them constantly, or making unwanted physical contact (like a shoulder pat)

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Yelling, slamming doors, or showing visible frustration in the workplace

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Poor personal hygiene, such as not showering regularly or wearing unwashed clothes

• Professional

• Unprofessional

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Constant joking around or chatting during work hours

• Professional

• Unprofessional