Office Sportsmanship 101

Chapter 1: Basic Human Decency

Chapter 1.1: Not Stealing Your Coworker's Lunch

This is a fundamental principle of office sportsmanship. It may seem obvious, but apparently, it needs to be said: do not take someone else's food from the fridge without asking. This includes, but is not limited to, their lunch, snacks, and leftovers.

Read more about the importance of respecting your coworkers' property

Chapter 2: Passive Aggressive Communication

Chapter 2.1: Passive Aggressive Emailing

Learn the art of sending emails that are both clear and passive-aggressive. This will help you avoid conflict and maintain a healthy office dynamic, all while secretly burning your coworkers with the subtle sting of a well-crafted sentence.

Master the art of saying nothing, while still saying everything

Chapter 3: Office Etiquette

Chapter 3.1: Microwaving Fish in the Break Room

Yes, this is a real thing that happens. Don't be that person. Learn about the intricacies of office food storage and reheating, and how to avoid becoming the office pariah.

Understand the horrors of fishy aromas