18 Common Habits That Can Kill Your Career

Being too fragrant

Smells in the office ranging from food to perfumes and cologne can be offensive and distracting. "They can also cause your colleagues to avoid you or perceive you as inconsiderate," says Britton. "When in doubt, avoid items that may have a strong aroma." Of the workers surveyed by OfficeTeam, 19 percent said their companies have scent/fragrance-free policies and identified eating stinky food as the most annoying.