8 Things You Should NEVER Say at Work (Unless You Love HR Meetings)

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Ah, the modern workplace, a magical terrarium where suits, spreadsheets, and questionable coffee coexist in fragile harmony. Etiquette experts insist there are eight conversational landmines buried beneath the office carpet, and apparently it’s our solemn duty not to tap-dance on them. Why? Because one wrong sentence about your paycheck or your passion for interpretive taxidermy could implode morale faster than Karen can say, “per my last email.” So, to keep the peace (and your job), let’s explore these taboo topics, think of it as a survival guide for cubicle diplomacy.

First up: salary, politics, and religion, the unholy trinity of HR nightmares. Bragging about your raise makes you sound like a humblebragging megaphone; complaining about your meager pay makes you look like a walking GoFundMe. Politics? Unless your corporate benefits include a riot gear stipend, skip it. And religion, nothing boosts Q3 synergy like accidentally sparking the Thirty Years’ War by the watercooler. Zip it, saints and sinners alike.

Next on the “thou-shalt-not” list: relationship drama, medical issues, and gossip about colleagues. Your situationship breakdown is riveting, sure, but Tim from Accounts didn’t ask for front-row seats to your emotional demolition derby. As for medical oversharing, there’s a fine line between “I’m out sick today” and “let me describe my colonoscopy in 4K.” Finally, gossip: if “Did you hear what Sophie did at the offsite?” is on your lips, congratulations, you’re the plot twist in someone else’s HR investigation.

Rounding out our eight are provocative social opinions and your clandestine job hunt. Broadcasting spicy takes on climate policy or the latest celebrity scandal is like sprinkling cayenne pepper into the office air vents, inevitably somebody’s eyes will water. And telling coworkers you’re flirting with recruiters? That’s like announcing you’re swiping right on Bumble during date night, it kills the vibe and invites awkward questions about commitment, benefits, and why your desk is suspiciously clean.

In short, treat these eight topics like unencrypted nuclear codes: keep them locked away, far from Slack channels and “quick syncs.” Master the art of safe chatter, weekend plans, pet photos, the universally beloved revenge arc of your office plant, and you’ll glide through workplace politics like a zen ninja. Remember: silence may be golden, but strategically curated small talk is pure platinum.