Did you ever stop to think that your coworkers, their stories, and the space you inhabit are in essence a microcosm of society as a whole? Because most of us will spend significant portions of our lives with our coworkers — not to mention meeting potential clients — it is imperative that we abide by basic rules of human decency.

You won't find anything in this article against wearing Hawaiian shirts outside of the Aloha state. What you will find is a list of no-nos that you should never dare try at the office … like wearing said shirt, but dirty.

A word of caution: This article may not be suited for those who get queasy from reading about nail clippings. You've been warned!

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