The Worst Things You Can Say to Each Type of Agency Employee

A brief guide to treading lightly

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Agencies can be a fun place to work, but some days—namely Fridays—they can also be a bit of a powder keg.

Whether it's a poorly timed joke, an overly vague bit of client feedback or just a boneheaded moment of Rubeus Hagrid-level regret, one unfortunate comment can often ignite flames of hatred that occasionally smolder for years to come. 

We asked veterans from many of the agency world's most common occupations to share their least favorite types of comments.

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