Experts on corporate culture noted that many office workers willingly share their joys and problems with their colleagues, sincerely considering the team as their own family. But exposing your "pain points" in this way can become a victim of excessive gullibility.
Professional plans
The topic of career plans should not be discussed with colleagues, even in any close and trusting relationship. If there is a job change point in the immediate plans, then the disclosed information may reach the management prematurely, which is fraught with either spoiled relations with the manager, or parting with the team may occur ahead of schedule.
Discussion of the guide
It is no secret that almost everyone is dissatisfied with the actions of their bosses, but it is not worth discussing this either with the team as a whole or "in secret" with one of the employees. Firstly, because nowhere do they like those who discuss someone else's actions behind their backs, and secondly, one should not be sure that a colleague does not use information to the detriment of the person who entrusted it. And thirdly, the discussion of leadership is still a matter of decency. Sooner or later, the object of gossip may be the one who spreads the gossip himself. Criticism, of course, is needed, but you can't get personal.
Personal life and office romances
The desire to join a "fried" or piquant topic is incredibly high. However, above all should be the absence of unwanted consequences and the safety of the conversation. A typical situation is when a colleague shares a story about yesterday's party in an expensive restaurant and there is nothing wrong with that at first glance, but the interlocutor may be irritated by the story only because he is constrained in his means and cannot afford it, or against the background of some or family problems.
You should not mix personal life and work in the same way. It is clear that those who start office romances begin to be distracted from their work duties, which may end up badly in the end. And if a break occurs in the relationship, then it is not very pleasant to face the "ex" from time to time. And again, it will not do without rumors and gossip.
Criticism of the past place of work
Either good or not - this is about past work. Ideally, it is neutral and as restrained as possible.
Salary
Salary is not a topic for discussion with colleagues. And in many organizations, this topic is taboo. Most companies have an individual motivation system in the form of awards and bonuses. But sometimes colleagues do not delve into what deserves the increase in wages: greater responsibility, overtime hours, etc., just gossip, dissatisfaction, and sometimes the question "why is this?" it can even be asked to a leader, which will put him at a disadvantage. So the money issue can affect both the relationship with a specific colleague, and negatively affect the relationship of the entire team, and even cause discontent with the bosses.
Own original ideas
Co-workers should not be aware of interesting ideas that have arisen that are planned to be shared with the management, possibly for further career advancement. Do not forget that there will always be colleagues who will decide to interfere with the implementation of the plan.
Politics and religion
In our time, hot social issues are not the best subject for discussion with colleagues at lunch. You can inadvertently offend your colleague with a statement without wishing it at all. Touching on personal views and emotions will lead to misunderstandings, disputes and conflicts. And even the most friendly relations in recent times can come to naught.
Health
Few people are interested in hearing about the illness of strangers. Sympathy in such cases is most often the duty officer. In addition, this shows the bad manners of a person. Also, information can get to the head and can be misinterpreted.
The appearance of colleagues
When discussing the dress, hairstyle, gait of an employee with other colleagues, there is a high probability of unwittingly offending a person. And this is unnecessary unnecessary problems and a headache.
What can we talk about
You can talk and joke as much as you like about upcoming events in the professional sphere, about funny and interesting stories from practice, about exhibitions, movies, hobbies, news, travel, sports. The most important thing is to have time to work.
