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I've been hearing so much lately about how, in other countries, the culture around work hours and time off is quite different from what we are used to in the US. I was curious, so I did a little research. What I found out got me to wondering about how deep into our lifestyles these differences reach.

One of my co-workers happened upon an interesting blog post that discusses a "part-time revolution" in the UK, where 5.1 million people work part-time by choice. Apparently, part-timers in the UK are protected by legislation that states they should be treated no less favorably than full-time equivalent colleagues. Read more.

In some office cultures you find co-workers participating in group social activities, like fantasy sports leagues, book clubs, and health & fitness programs. Some of these activities are sanctioned by employers and some are arranged by individuals.

I have a few more suggestions for keeping the peace at work...

That’s just plain annoying!

Many of us spend a good percentage of our lives in the workplace. Wouldn't it be great if all that time spent at the office could be pleasant and comfortable -- or at least non-toxic. Sadly though, in lots of cases, this is apparently too much to ask. So, I’ve reviewed the relevant literature, asked around, and done a little reflecting myself, and I’ve come up with a collection of pet peeves, gripes, and annoyances that threaten the delicate balance of workplace culture.  If you don't want to tick-off your co-workers, here are some rules of thumb: