Office Politics Bingo: Rules for Winning

Rule 1: Gossip is Not a Substitute for Communication

Listen carefully, and you'll find that 9 out of 10 conversations in the office are actually just thinly veiled gossip sessions.

Rule 2: Passive Aggression is a Form of Aggression Rule 3: The Coffee Machine is the Heart of the Office

Rule 4: Meetings are the Best Way to Waste Time

Meetings: where hours are spent deciding to decide, and decisions are often just delayed.

Rule 5: The Coffee Machine is Not Just a Machine, It's a Judge

Rule 6: Your Boss is Not Your Friend, But Your Boss's Boss is the Real Enemy

Don't get too cozy with the higher-ups, or you might just find yourself in the crosshairs of the real power players.

Rule 7: The Break Room is a War Zone