Polite and Professional Company
There are certain things one should not do or say when in polite or professional company. The three traditionally taboo subjects have always been politics religion and sex. Some would argue that to censor any subject universally is unconstitutional or inhumane, pushing us further and further toward a cold computerized future. Others say that there is a time and a place for certain topics and conversations and that for the most part work is not the place to air out your dirty laundry. I think that most things are situational, there is no universal law that accurately states what you can and cannot discuss in a professional environment, however people need to exercise a little emotional intelligence and recognize that there are most definitely certain people and certain places where certain topics should be avoided.
Firstly, when at work, do not talk about the money you make with co-workers. This should be obvious and the problems it can create are numerous, from an employees perspective it may not seem all that bad but from the point of view of an employer it is never a good thing. It can also create problems amongst employees; telling someone who does the same job as you that you make more then them is not good for morale and if you were to find out that the person sitting next to you was making more how would that make you feel?
Religion and politics is also another area where one should tread carefully. Some people take their religious orientation and political views very seriously and will take or cause offense when speaking passionately about subjects they take personally. The work place is not a place for debate or argument it is a place for work.
Your sex life or your personal life is also another subject that should be avoided unless you are talking with close friends. No one wants to hear your dirty laundry, your boss doesn’t need to know what club you were at the night before or who you spent last night with. Sexual orientation is not something to be discussed at work, who you are with and what you do behind closed doors are subjects best left discussed behind those same doors.
Ultimately there are topics that are better avoided when at work or in polite company. Of course there are exceptions to every rule and no one wants to stifle anyone’s humanity or too force people into a cold robotic mentality. So it is important to think before you speak and to exercise some emotional intelligence in certain situations, especially when at the work place or in polite company.
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