Here are some solutions
All of us want to be liked in the office especially when we work with a team that sits together. It is important for your own sanity that people around you like you and they care if you are missing! But not all of us know how to make them like you especially if you are bad at socialisation. So, here are 5 points to note and try that will make you feel included and they can be seen as ways to make your colleagues like you.
Keep track of their coffee break time
If you want to catch up with them, interact more with your colleagues then ensure you know their coffee break times. You should also know who likes what kind of coffee or tea as that shows that you notice these things and that you are interested!
Smile in the workplace
Work on your facial expressions because no one likes a brooding face. Having a smiling face signals that you enjoy your work. Smiling can convey a happy emotion; emotions are free and easy to use. If you never smile the chances are your colleagues probably think that you don’t have a sense of humour!
Listen
You must always listen to the people around you. This includes your colleagues. If you don’t listen to anyone not only will you feel cut off from the work environment but eventually everyone will stop talking to you. If anyone is talking even their dog or a shopping plan they are making after work, ask about it the next day, just make a note. People value these small things and it does not hurt anyone.
Don’t be boring
If your colleague asks you to go down for a chai or join them for an outing to a nearby place in the middle of work hours, do it! Once or twice, it is fine but refusing to go with them every time will eventually make you the boring one. No one will ask you again and you can also feel unwelcomed after a while.
Be yourself
Don’t fake a personality you do not have because eventually your true side will come out and people do not like such people like you don’t. you’re more likely to be labelled with a split personality disorder if anything. Being fake is not a good look and most people can see right through this.
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