Co-workers with bad breath or body odour, Uneven treatment of employees depending on their rank, Potent odours such as perfume, smoke, or food in the workplace, Messiness in communal spaces (lounge, coffee room), Co-workers arriving late to work

Being called on a blunder by a supervisor or boss in front of other peers, Loud phone-related noises, such as use of speaker phones, loud ring tones, loud speaking on the phone, Co-workers who put up with abusive treatment, Co-workers taking several smoking breaks each day

Co-workers who dress inappropriately for the work environment, Lack of privacy, Co-workers who are not passionate about their job, Bosses answering their cell phone or checking their blackberries during a meeting, Co-workers who brag about how much money they make

Commuting to work, Co-workers surfing the web for their own amusement, Co-workers who send mass office emails, Co-workers who complain about management making too much money, Co-workers chatting through instant messaging systems, such as Gmail chat or MSN messenger,

Co-workers making personal phone calls, Co-workers who use email as a means of communication within the office and avoid personal contact, Co-workers who flirt, Co-workers sharing pictures of their newborns with the entire office, Co-workers who have their meal at their desk, Office parties