Culture
You Can 'Catch' Rudeness
Another reason to play nice with your co-workers.
It’s certainly annoying to interact with a rude co-worker. But even worse: That person’s behavior can make you ruder, too.
Uncivil behavior is contagious, a new study found. The report, in the Journal of Applied Psychology, claims that your jerky tone of voice or snappy retort can actually negatively impact your fellow desk jockeys long after you leave the office.