Conversation

Can you share a time when meeting someone new at work brought a positive or negative change to your life?

Why do you think whiffy co-workers are such a common issue in offices, and how should it be addressed?

Have you ever witnessed something in the office that really boggled your mind due to how inappropriate or unexpected it was?

In group projects, shared living situations, or social media, what kind of behavior could make your colleagues’ (or friends’) blood boil?

Have you ever witnessed someone act in a way where it clearly didn’t even cross their mind how it might affect others?

What kind of behavior from coworkers tends to rub you up the wrong way, and how do you usually handle it?

Whether it’s oversharing online or poor hygiene in a shared space, what kind of behavior is capable of making everyone’s skin crawl?

Have you ever seen someone go ballistic over something that seemed small to you?

What’s a workplace behavior that’s a bugbear high on the list for you?

How do you deal with incessant alerts from emails, chats, or phones while trying to concentrate on work?