7 Things You Should Never Say at Work

5. “You look nice,” to a female colleague (if you wouldn’t say it to a male one)

It’s better not to comment on the appearance and weight of your colleagues. Even if your intentions are pure and honest, some may misinterpret your comments.

“You shouldn’t say anything to a woman that you wouldn’t say to a man,” says Dr. Greenberg. When you tell a colleague, “You look nice today,” or “Your haircut looks nice,” you have to consider how it might be taken.