Chit Chat at the Office

Whether a office is big or small there’s a good chance that you encounter daily office chatter. 

You might be experiencing

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How much chatter is too much?

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Does the conversation pass the “Five Minute Rule”?

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However, try to follow the “Five Minute Rule”; make sure you can wrap up the conversation around the five minute mark.

Yes, five minute sounds like a very short period of time but not in fast forward city like MUMBAI 5

Although the office is a place of business, establishing rapport with co-workers is also important.

Of course you want to hear about each other’s weekends, shopping and travel plans etc.

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But Small talk does not qualify as office chatter

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After all, you can always text, WhatsApp or call your co-workers after hours and on the weekends to get the extended scoop.

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Don’t be afraid to have fun or make friends at the office.

Keep in mind the “Conduct Yourself Professionally". This will allow you to make friends while still performing at work, giving you the best of both worlds.

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Thanks

Thanks Saroj