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Read the passage and match the English words with their corresponding meanings.10 annoying things in the office"Punctuality is critical," says Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, an etiquette and civility expert and author of "Don't Burp in the Boardroom.""The professional thing to do is to arrive on time, ready to do what is expected, " she says.Similarly, arriving late to meetings shows that you neither respect your coworkers — who showed up on time, by the way — nor the meeting organizer.Keeping people waiting can be construed as inconsiderate, rude, or arrogant.2. Eating particularly smelly food at your deskExperts say you should never eat lunch at your desk because it's unhealthy and makes you less productive.But eating lunch at your desk doesn't just affect you — foods that are messy, crumby, smelly, or noisy can have a serious impact on your coworkers' productivity.This is especially true for pungent foods, which can be hard to ignore.Smelly foods like the following should stay out of the office: reheated fish,hard boiled eggs,brussels sprouts,raw onions,garlic,pungent spices,tuna salad,stinky cheese.3. Interrupting"It's rude to interrupt. When you do, it shows others that you don't have any respect, judgment, or patience," Randall says.While participation can earn you some brownie points, bad timing can wipe those points away.4. Making personal calls all day longTalking or texting with friends or family on company time is unprofessional and could be against company policy, Randall says. What's more, doing it during a break is fine, but these correspondences should be kept out of the workplace, even the lunch room."You never know when your boss may walk by for an impromptu chat," she says. "What will they see or hear?""If the topic of conversation is of a delicate nature, be sure to keep it private. One overheard juicy tidbit can spread like wildfire," Randall says.5. Avoiding work social eventsWhether you're shy or you feel like you have better things to do, never attending company-hosted events, declining coworker lunches, and calling in sick on team building days gives the impression that you are antisocial, arrogant, and not a part of the team, Randall says.6. Being too noisyWhether you play music loudly while others are trying to work or have conversations the entire office can hear, then your coworkers likely consider you one of the most annoying distractions on earth.Being noisy, especially in an open office, has a significant effect on your coworkers' focus and productivity, and the noise could hurt business if it carries into an important phone call.7. Grooming yourself at your deskIn most fields, casual grooming in public is frowned on. If you need a touch up, we suggest heading to the bathroom.8. NosinessThere is a line between curiosity and nosiness, which you don't want to cross. Curiosity is when you ask who the new hire is. Nosiness, on the other hand, is when you rifle through your boss's files to see how much the woman three cubicles down earns.9. Being negative all the timeRepeatedly responding to suggestions with a pessimistic or contrary attitude can be construed as being uncooperative, Randall says. Phrases like "That won't work," "That sounds too hard," or, "I wouldn't know how to start," should be avoided.Similarly, complaining too much puts you in a bad light."While there may be times when everyone feels the desire to complain about the boss, a coworker, or a task, voicing it will only make you look unprofessional," Randall says."It's even worse if you complain every day, all day, from the moment you walk into work. Before long, people will go out of their way to avoid you."She points to a recent CareerBuilder survey, which shows that a majority of employers — 62% — say they are less likely to promote employees who have a negative or pessimistic attitude.10. Spreading outDon't be the one who edges into other people's personal space, Randall warns."You know the ones — they place their coffee mug just so, a comfortable reaching distance, making room for their notebook, elbows, and of course their cell phone and protein bar," she says. "As the person seated next to them, you're left with only enough room for a water bottle."

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Answer the questions according to the passage.1. It is ______ that punctuality is a sign of respect in the workplace.

A. true
B. false.

Durian is your favorite fruit. You take it to the office and share it with your coworkers in the office room. Such behavior is _____.

A. appropriate
B. inappropriate

Two of your coworkers are talking and you want to join them. Then you _____.

A. try to find a good timeing to join them
B. interrupt them and join them

Your mother calls you when you are working in the office. Then what should you do?

A. Immediately pick up the phone and talk to her.
B. Call her back during the break.

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