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10 Things Not to Do If You Want to Make Friends at Work

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Refuse to Help Others
Help a Friend at Work

Refusing to help a coworker can make it more difficult to make friends.

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If "it's not my job" is your mantra, you could be hurting yourself in the friend department. While it's true you don't HAVE to go out of your way to help a coworker, he or she is sure to be grateful you did. A little assistance could bring about feelings of goodwill, which may lead to friendship down the line.

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