Team work and working in a group is always one of the major points that are stressed in a corporate environment.
But, there are several instances where the participation of one particular person is always overlooked and there are various reasons for that to happen.
An article in themuse.com states, 'You may not be a social butterfly, but you like to hang out with your co-workers, at least every now and then. If you find yourself opting out more often than you opt in, you might want to take a close look at how this appears to your colleagues. Is it possible that your work demeanor has colored your co-workers’ impression of you? Are you inadvertently intimidating your colleagues with your head-down approach to tackling each day?'
The answers to the above questions will be a yes, if you are guilty of one or more of the following habits.
With all the smart phones available in the market, people tend to be glued to their earphones to stay focused on the job. Though this will be helpful in concentrating more, it is also important to make contact with the outside world and develop conversation with your colleagues.
Sometimes with the earphones on, it will be difficult for your colleague to start a conversation, but without it you can start one on your own.
Not everyone like to go on talking about something or indulge in long conversations, but in an corporate set up it is important that a rapport is developed within the colleagues, this will also show that you are actually willing to take part in activities.
While going from restroom to your cabin may seem normal to you, doing only that everyday may make people think that you are reluctant to talk, or either you are too busy to be disturbed.
Though changing these routines may seem a bit difficult in the beginning, following them will definitely make yourself more approachable. stop and say two or more words to your colleagues on the way. Participate in team lunch.
Though you may not be on the top of the priority list, at least you won't be left behind in any team events.
