The tell-tale sign of someone who is trying to look busier than they actually are. Keyboards weren’t designed to be beaten like drums, so why on earth do people feel the need to do so?
Washing Up
Or the lack of it in most cases. There is nothing more
off putting than walking into the kitchen to prepare your lunch to find a sink
full of smelly, unwashed cups and dishes. On the other hand, there is nothing
worse than when you see your name on that dreading washing-up rota. Talk about
six of one, half a dozen of the other!
Headphones
So you’re having an in-depth conversation (work related,
obviously) with the colleague next to you and they seem a little quieter than
usual. Could it be that what you have just said has had such an impact on them
that they are actually left speechless? No. You turn your head to find that
they headphones in. Unbelievable. 
You’ve taken the time out of your busy day to make a hot drink and out of courtesy, you have offered others in the office one too. Obviously you’ve done this 15 minutes after the last round was made to save having to make anyone else a cup, however your luck is well and truly out. Somebody from accounts wants you to boil some water, drop in a licorice and peppermint tea bag before telling you to ‘let it infuse’ for 3-4 minutes. Typical.
Seeing the administrator walk around the office with an oversized novelty birthday card means one thing – it’s time to get your wallet or purse out! Don’t even think about refusing either, unless you want be the talk of the office for the next week.
Article written by Calum Chinchen – Social Media Executive at Red Bus Cartridges