Workplace
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
Keep your lunch in a thermal bag with an ice pack at your desk instead of in the communal fridge.
It avoids drama and theft.
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Keep lotion and lip balm at your desk to counteract dry skin from office air conditioning.
Office AC can cause skin and lips to become dry or irritated.
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Label your lunch as vegan to deter coworkers from eating it.
Some people recoil at the idea of eating vegan food.
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Ask coworkers if they want you to clean their car before doing so.
Some people have specific tools to avoid scratching paint or prefer not to have strangers handle their vehicle.
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Keep lightly tinted sunglasses at work to reduce glare from fluorescent lights that may cause headaches.
Fluorescent lights can trigger headaches.
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Keep extra deodorant in your cubicle or bag in case you forget to apply it after your morning shower.
Forgetting to put on deodorant can cause paranoia all day about body odor.
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Keep nail clippers and files in the bathroom rather than at your desk to maintain professional etiquette.
Using them at a cubicle is considered bad etiquette.
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Avoid wearing perfume in the office because coworkers may have strong sensitivities that cause dizziness or headaches.
Many people have strong sensitivities to smells which can cause physical symptoms like dizziness and headaches.
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