Is That Food Stuck in Your Teeth?

Although it might be embarrassing, a CareerBuilder survey found 67% would mention a co-worker’s zipper being undone, though less (50%) would mention it to their boss.  

Then there are co-workers whose breath would kill weeds.

If the offender were a co-worker, 33% would suggest a quick breath mint, 29% would do so with a lower-level person, and a mere 14% would risk disclosing the bad breath to a higher-up.

Other Awkward Workplace Disclosures

“You have something in your nose:”
a. Same level co-worker: 51%
b. Lower level co-worker: 46%
c. Higher level co-worker: 33%
 
“You have food in your teeth or on your face.”
a. Same level co-worker: 66%
b. Lower level co-worker: 60%
c. Higher level co-worker: 49%
 
“Your hair is messy.”
a. Same level co-worker: 33%
b. Lower level co-worker: 30%
c. Higher level co-worker: 13%
 
“You have a stain on your clothes.”
a. Same level co-worker: 51%
b. Lower level co-worker: 47%
c. Higher level co-worker: 34%
 
“You need a shower.”
a. Same level co-worker: 28%
b. Lower level co-worker: 28%
c. Higher level co-worker: 11%
 
“Your apparel is not appropriate for the office.”
a. Same level co-worker: 32%
b. Lower level co-worker: 37%
c. Higher level co-worker: 10%
 
The survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder.com among 4,478 U.S. workers (employed full-time, not self-employed, nongovernment) ages 18 and older between May 22 and June 10.