5 Surefire Ways to Lose the Respect of Your Coworkers

By Cara Aley

Building a rapport with your coworkers so you can all nicely coexist requires delicate balance. But some people get a little bit too comfortable in the process of rapport building, and it can be to the detriment of their coworkers' respect levels.

Here are five little-known factors that can lead to your coworkers losing respect for you:

1. Using the word "try" (it looks weak)

As Brad Hoover writes on CNN Money, this word should not be uttered, as it "simply shows a lack of belief, passion, commitment, and confidence-all the qualities you need to succeed in today's tight job market." Instead, he suggests using "words like do, believe, act, tackle, accomplish, or succeed."