How to avoid office politics?
85108
This is quite simple.  Ready?  Here it comes.....\n\nDon't get involved, and don't care.\n\nIt is that simple!\nSomeone complains about someone else...don't comment, and don't care.\nSomeone wants a bigger office/cube...don't comment, and don't care.\nAnd certainly, don't spread what you heard.\n\nThat's it!
778675
If your company has a human resources department that will be you first line of defense, candidly speaking with the person concerned with interoffice relations and staff management about concerns you have regarding attitude and how that may be effecting performance in the work place wouldn't hurt.   The trick is to be very diplomatic and approach the subject as a concern for the well being of the company. \n\nAvoid making accusations and pointing fingers, initially.  See if the company is able or willing to resolve the problem within itself.   \n\nIf the harassment continues or escalates do some research into employee right agencies in your area.  Contact them with your concerns.
1052281
Start getting in politics run for a local office first and them work your way up. Get a nice haircut and don't look like a doof. Also don't do anything dumb that will come out later.
785203
just general politeness. Please and thank you or at least thanks when appropriate. Not talking about nasty, gross, or lewd things in front of mixed company. Office mainly just keep it light and professional...gossip to a minimum at least too. school, appropriate speak and dress for the age group...especially if you are a teacher. And at home just the general common sense.
948852
Hey kumar.....bothered by dirty office politics.....here's the solution buddy......\nfirst of all u must know what is ur prime goal or what u want to achieve by working in that office.....once u know that u back ur desire to achieve that with a firm determination.....just forget about those pimps who trouble u......god will give them appropriate punishment one day.......try being jovial and try befriending them ......u r destroying an enemy if u r turning him as ur friend......if it does not work , then aim higher man, someday u may be the boss of the bosses......just dream big , and back it by a strong desire to succeed....
436619
Is there anyway you can rearrange your office so that you and your computer monitor are facing the door?  If she is cut off quite obviously from the source of her curiosity she may stop barging in on you. At least, she won't be surprising you with her tiny visits if you can see her come in. Possibly your cologne is way too sexy? Perfume your office with garlic... :)
1074908
race   sexual harassment  gender\n\nYou can only try to avoid these things.. There are many laws that protect people in the workplace
329427
Rise above it. If she deliberately embarasses you, then she is the problem. Do your work well and professionally. Talk with her and inform her that you would prefer to be told about your mistakes in private so that you could remedy them. Always be professional and job oriented. Bosses hate office politics....Document all incidents that are caused by her, if it continues over a period of time approach the person over both of you. If you are doing your work well, it will show.  If she is the boss, get out now while you still have some self esteem.  Good luck.  Be proactive, not reactive.
750189
You ask him or her, "Is it just me or is your office a bit stuffy?  Can you open the window please?"  That should let them know that you know what just happened and you don't appreciate it.  But you will also be saying it in a polite, non-threating way.
1016097
always be professional, that way they can never complain about you.\n(always be in a position in which you're covered.)\n\nSpeak to your immediate boss about it, see if she can't first talk to the co-workers about it. \n\nAlso check out a book called "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work."
1075936
I've dealt with this on a limited basis.  What I've found are three rules to keep in mind:\n\n1) Don't make the difference the issue.  Your working relationship ought to be developed on a value-added basis primarily, not on the cultural, ethnic, religious, or other differences you may be able to talk about.\n2) Be sensitive to where they may be coming from.  There are issues that will come up that they're going to feel differently about.  Be aware when they're going to feel like the outsider or awkward.\n3) Keep it authentic.  When bloopers happen, deal with it directly and face to face.  People sense when you're coming from an honest desire to get things done, and when you're just trying to be politically correct.
325644
office drama is tricky to deal with. If you dig yourself in by getting revenge its going to escalate into something that will get management involved and may get you both fired. Do nothing to the person. But also realize that you can use this person. Don't tell them anything you don't want repeated but if you want everyone to know something, tell them and they will. Also, make sure you keep notes about everything. Keep your evidence hidden so when they do try and get you in trouble you'll have proof of where you were and then you can turn around to your manager and point out all the things that you have noticed this person do that's against company policy. Good luck and tread lightly!
642042
You definitely do not want to burn any bridges. Diplomacy is the key, regardless of how you feel about the job. Do not allow your emotions to surface (at home of course you can break a few plates). Keep searching for a job after regular business hours and do not leave any option unexplored. When the right opportunity knocks, follow the company policies, and most importanly follow up with most influential people at your old company from time to time. Never complain or raise issues since you never know when they will come to haunt you. Best of luck
640775
run for office.  change the way the system works.  otherwise, whats the point of complaining?
532631
Communication is the most positive tool to almost all conflicts.  Sit down in a neutral location and put your concerns out on the table, in a constructive way.  Don't use judgmental words or make accusations unless you have concrete facts to back them up.  If possible have a third person involved who is completely unbiased to either side, and most importantly go in to the conversation with an open mind, be willing to except whatever blame may be yours.
781005
I dealt with the same situation a few years ago.\n\nWhen you deal with your co-workers, keep your relationships friendly but professional. When you leave your cubical/office for a stretch of time, lock your files and set your computer on password only. Do not contribute to the gossip mill, but keep your ears open at all times. Document EVERYTHING! This is where e-mail comes in handy. I had a verbal conversation with someone about a project in which this person agreed to help complete. I followed up with an e-mail describing our conversation and asking if they agreed to take over the part of the project that we discussed. They agreed. Three months later, this co-worker dropped the ball and conveniently pointed the finger at me. Guess who had the e-mails to cover her @ss? This co-worker was looking for a way to make me look bad. I covered myself because I knew that it would come back to bite me.\n\nSo, do these things and you should be fine. However, if you constantly have to look over your shoulder you might want to find a better environment to spend your 9 to 5.
200492
How about not chatting and doing some work?\n\nUseless employees...