it comes to this image. Even if the client is cracking joke after joke, I would still be careful with your choice of funny anecdotes. It's ok to joke around a bit (if you have that kind of relationship Here's a common myth that plagues pretty much every office I've ever been to: Everybody appreciates a good joke. While we may desperately want this to be true, it's just not the case. While it may be a genuinely funny joke, it just might not fly in an office environment. Even if you think it's the funniest joke since the "I'm Rick James" era (which, by the way, is OVER), you should definitely consider saving it for after work during the following three situations:

Client Meetings

I can't emphasize this point enough, and I think I make it in every article I write about client interactions: You need to be extremely conscious of the image you present. Everything you say or do will be scrutinized by your clients, even if it’s just subconsciously. Jokes can be a deal breaker when it comes to this image. Even if the client is cracking joke after joke, I would still be careful with your choice of funny anecdotes. It's ok to joke around a bit (if you have that kind of relationship w

genuinely funny joke, it just might not fly in an office environment. Even if you think it's the funniest joke since the "I'm Rick James" era (which, by the way, is OVER), you should definitely consider saving it for after work during the following three situations:

Client Meetings

I can't emphasize this point enough, and I think I make it in every article I write about client interactions: You need to be extremely conscious of the image you present. Everything you say or do will be scrutinized by your clients, even if it’s just subconsciously. Jokes can be a deal breaker when it comes to this image. Even if the client is cracking joke after joke, I would still be careful with your choice of funny anecdotes. It's ok to joke around a bit (if you have that kind of relationship

saving it for after work during the following three situations:

Client Meetings

I can't emphasize this point enough, and I think I make it in every article I write about client interactions: You need to be extremely conscious of the image you present. Everything you say or do will be scrutinized by your clients, even if it’s just subconsciously. Jokes can be a deal breaker when it comes to this image. Even if the client is cracking joke after joke, I would still be careful with your choice of funny anecdotes. It's ok to joke around a bit (if you have that kind of relationship

teractions: You need to be extremely conscious of the image you present. Everything you say or do will be scrutinized by your clients, even if it’s just subconsciously. Jokes can be a deal breaker when it comes to this image. Even if the client is cracking joke after joke, I would still be careful with your choice of funny anecdotes. It's ok to joke around a bit (if you have that kind of relationship it comes to this image. Even if the client is cracking joke after joke, I would still be careful with your choice of funny anecdotes. It's ok to joke around a bit (if you have that kind of relationship with your client), but I would keep it "work safe", a.k.a something you would feel comfortable saying in front of your boss, the most sensitive person in the office, and your little sister.

The Water Cooler

This ranks up there as a dangerous place for two reasons: You're exposed to tons of people and because it's probably the one place in your office where you feel the most informal. A dangerous cocktail, this can lead to loose tongues and big trouble. I've mentioned it before, but you can never be sure who is listening to your conversations. I can also guarantee that not everyone will appreciate your joke about the sketchy sailor and his many misadventures. You don't want the next time you hear that joke to be in your boss's office as they ream you out.

Conference C