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Chapter 45 7. Don't discuss things that have nothing to do with work

Introduction: You need to pay attention to the occasion when speaking, and you should say different things on different occasions. An office is a place to work, so keep that in mind.It's best not to talk about non-work related things, you can talk about them in other places, but not in the office.You need to pay attention to the occasion when you speak, and you should say different things on different occasions.Another meaning of this sentence is that there are things that should not be said on every occasion.The same is true in the office. If you want to establish your good image, do as I say, avoid talking about the following topics in the office.

Whether it's your family property or someone else's family property, it's not something you should be talking about.I found that many people like to compare their family's property with other colleagues, they just want to satisfy their own curiosity and vanity.There are also many people who like to mention to their colleagues in the office that they recently went to Europe or bought a house, and they are very proud.At this time, they are really in a good mood, but this hurts other colleagues, because in fact they are showing off that they have money at home.Is there any point in doing this?You will have more to lose than satisfy your fragile vanity.

So don't talk about your own family property, which will do little more than satisfy yourself or grieve someone else. People tend to treat salary issues as a personal matter, so never ask someone how much they are paid, and don't discuss how the company pays, because discussing such issues in the office will not do you any good. Everyone has such a preference. They all like to know other people's privacy, but they don't like to let others know their own privacy.Therefore, if you are not going to make yourself miserable, it is best not to ask people how much they are paid.On the other hand, many companies use an unbalanced salary system, so that employees have different salaries, which is an incentive mechanism adopted by the company.

Different pay for equal work is a very confidential matter for the company.The company does not want to cause conflicts between employees and itself, so it opposes those who discuss salary issues in the company. Bosses and leaders also hate these employees who talk about salary in the office.So avoid talking about this if you don't want to be annoying yet. Of course, maybe other people don't do this, but you just need to know.When someone asks about your salary, you must refuse him, and don't answer because you are embarrassed to refuse.It's not a good topic to remind him when he has this thought.If he's already asked the question, tell him you don't want to answer it.You certainly have the right to do so.

Every company has its own operating methods and characteristics, as well as its own difficulties and shortcomings, so don't compare your company with other companies. Is your company necessarily inferior to other companies?If you really think so, looking for another job should be the right choice for you; if you don't plan to do this, but just complain that other companies are better than yours, it just shows that you are now in this bad company. , that's because you are incompetent. Don't talk about your past company.Don't say "my past company was well capitalized and had a great work environment".If that's the case, why didn't you go back to your original company?Your boss won't like it, and neither will your co-workers, because they seem to hear you say, "You're a bunch of rubbish."

In view of the above thinking, we can know that this topic is indeed a very meaningless thing, and it will only be annoying. You are now just an employee, not a boss.So, don't give a speech to your colleagues about what you plan to do in the future, and colleagues are not obliged to listen to your boring topics.For those words like "I must be my own boss in the future", go tell your friends and family members! Don't complain about your current position to others. If you think your ability is a waste in this position, then you can leave.Moreover, this unintentional remark you said will only make you a lot of enemies invisibly.Because as far as I know, almost everyone thinks they are undervalued.You should show how capable you are at work, not by talking big.

One of the most common problems in the office is a colleague bad-mouthing another colleague or leader, or even the company, in front of one another.Those changes in personnel relations and promotions have their own reasons, which are not what you imagined.Gossiping will do you no good, it will only add to your danger.You can't keep your co-workers from speaking out, even if they seem to be very credible.You know, there is no impenetrable wall in the world.Even if you say something very to the point and without any malice, people will always distort your words by passing them around.When the time comes, you will find that there is nothing you can do.In this way, the consequences of this rumor will eventually find you.

I don't know if you've ever seen a guy in the office crying to his colleagues about a broken relationship, but I have.The subordinate didn't get my sympathy, but my criticism.My advice to her is not to bring her emotions into the office, whether she is broken or in love, and not to share her stories with colleagues in the office - this is not the place for that. This is very sensible, because the office is only a place where you work, not where you deal with personal feelings.You should not bring your personal affairs or personal emotions to work, it is really unfair to others.What's the point of working if everyone is busy with their own private affairs during working hours?

There are also some people who like to share things in their lives with colleagues in the office, such as how cute and lovable their pets are.This is indeed something that pleases the speaker, but it is boring for colleagues.These boring topics will only distract you from your work, not help your work.For leaders, they will also judge you as a person who is very irresponsible for work, and they will fire you because of this. The workplace is not a place for "gossip": (1) If you want to establish your good image, prove it with work. (2) Your relationship with your colleagues and leaders is only a work relationship, not a life relationship-they are not necessarily your friends.

(3) Don't gossip, chatting will only make you look boring, and will not bring you closer to your colleagues.
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