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Ask a Manager Contents: - [updates: the anonymous complaint, the biopsy, and more](#mctoc1) - [how can I look more polished at work?](#mctoc2) - [my coworker lied to me, warning someone before reporting them, and more](#mctoc3) - [coworkers can’t hear me on calls from home because it’s loud here](#mctoc4) [][][] updates: the anonymous complaint, the biopsy, and more Jul 29, 2021 12:29 pm This post, [updates: the anonymous complaint, the biopsy, and more]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. I made an anonymous complaint about a coworker and she’s blaming someone else for it (#2 at the link, first update here) First, a not-so-nice update. Remember I mentioned in my original letter that Jane was part of a group of three women? I gave updates on […] You may also like: - [our office won't tell us in advance when people leave - and sometimes won't confirm or deny if someone still works here]( - [my boss trying to find out who wrote an anonymous sexism report]( - [my coworker is threatening to lie to get our manager in trouble]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] how can I look more polished at work? Jul 29, 2021 10:59 am This post, [how can I look more polished at work?]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: While I’m currently working from home, I’m thinking forward to returning to the office soonish. I work in a business casual office (slightly more towards the casual side). I understand what counts as professional dress, but the polished and appearing-office-proper part of going to the […] You may also like: - [how to dress for an interview without making it obvious to your coworkers]( - [can I wear a backpack with a suit?]( - [are people judging me for looking scruffy at work?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] my coworker lied to me, warning someone before reporting them, and more Jul 29, 2021 12:03 am This post, [my coworker lied to me, warning someone before reporting them, and more]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker lied to me I was hired about six months ago at a prestigious organization in my field. My coworker, Fergus, started at the same time in a similar position. We work closely and we get along well, for the most part. I consider […] You may also like: - [my coworker over-delivers and it's causing us major problems]( - [my coworker lied about having a terminal illness -- and we donated money to her]( - [my coworker's husband gets annoyed when our meetings run over]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] coworkers can’t hear me on calls from home because it’s loud here Jul 28, 2021 01:59 pm This post, [coworkers can’t hear me on calls from home because it’s loud here]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: Due to the pandemic, I’m currently working from home, with my younger brother, father, two dogs, and two cats. My father and I share the office space — one of us works on either end of the desk with a distance of maybe one meter between us. As part of my role, […] You may also like: - [I saw my coworkers' chat conversation insulting our boss - who is also my father]( - [I had a secret relationship with a coworker and now I'm pregnant]( - [should I consider a job that requires 75% travel?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( Getting too many emails? [Switch to a weekly version instead](. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. Copyright © 2021 Ask A Manager, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for my email list at askamanager.org. Our mailing address is: Ask A Manager askamanager.orgWashington, DC 20002 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](