Office Politics Pitfalls: Pretentious Smirking Techniques

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Smirking is a subtle art, mastered by the most refined among us.

Here are the most egregious examples of pretentious smirking techniques:

• Smirking at the coffee machine, daring it to dispense more creamer.
• Using a condescending tone to explain basic concepts to coworkers.
• Smirking at the break room's lack of artisanal, small-batch coffee options.

But don't just take our word for it! Read on for Advanced Smirking Theories or explore our Smirk Hazards of Over-Shifting subpage.

Or, if you're feeling particularly smug, visit our Smirk Olympics to compete with the world's most pretentious smirkers.

Disclaimer: The authors of this content are not responsible for any damage caused by excessive smirking.

Or, for that matter, by any smirking at all.

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