Things That Make Your Officemates Dislike You  Your co-workers
are judging you. Beneath a veneer of professional collegiality,
they’re taking note of the mess on your desk, how loudly you
chew, even your word choices. To avoid negative judgments from
your co-workers, experts advise avoiding the following
behaviors:  Sucking up to the boss   The boss’s pet who
ingratiates himself at the expense of his co-workers incites
negative judgments, said Meredith Haberfeld, a New York-based
executive and career coach. Trying to take work from your
colleagues, or take too much , are also bad moves.   The
occasional bit of gossip can relieve stress. Too much can make
you look bad. According to a 2011 survey, respondents reported
that among their co-workers’ impolite behaviors, gossiping
“ticked them off,” along with texting during meetings, being too
loud and leaving a mess. Employees also are judged when they
interrupt colleagues, or ignore or discount others’
ideas. Complaining about “inappropriate” behavior that is, at