He said something to her and she said something behind his back. Then you put something in an email and included someone who shouldn't have been on there. Not only is the boss' nephew is getting the promotion you wanted, but you're pretty sure your manager is having a romantic relationship with your office rival. Welcome to the world of office politics. Thankfully, we've got articles and experts who can help you mitigate the fallout.

Office Politics Advice

• Tips for Public Speaking

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• Workplace Greetings

  How many times must I greet my colleagues in the hall each day? I run out of clever things to say. Read more...

• Holiday Gift Giving in the Workplace

  Do you have any holiday gift ideas for the office? Read more...

• Instant Messaging Etiquette at Work

  Coworkers and instant messaging Read more...

• How to Stop a Lunch Thief

  Someone keeps stealing my lunch from the office kitchen. I think I know who it is, but I'm not sure I want to confront the person. What should I do? Read more...

• How to Tactfully Decline doing another Coworkers Work

  I am having some issues with a coworker who thinks I am there to do her job. How do I tactfully tell her I have a job of my own to complete, and don't have time for hers? Read more...

• How to Deal with a Doorway Stalemate

  I got into a predicament at lunch today with a female companion: each of us holding opposite sides of a double door, each waiting for the other to enter first. It felt like an episode of those singing chipmunks crooning, "After you!" "No, … Read more...

• How to Deal with Accidental Eavesdropping

  I am a cubicle dweller, as are most of my coworkers. Even though we try to keep our voices down, we can't help overhearing one another's personal calls. Should we just pretend we don't? What if it's about a subject, such as a medical … Read more...

• How to Deal with a Toxic Office Refrigerator

  It's about the office refrigerator. What can I do? Read more...

• How to React When you find a Coworkers Resume in Full View

  I found a colleague's resume in the copy machine and noticed that he lists some of my responsibilities as his own. I don't want him to get away with this, but I don't think it's common knowledge that he's looking for a new job, so I don't … Read more...

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