Indian professionals have the most peeves: LinkedIn Study

India was the number one most peeved country, out of the 16 countries LinkedIn conducted the research in. For professionals in India the top three office pet peeves were:

- Loud talkers / people who take calls on speakerphone

- Indians react more negatively to irritating mobile phone ringtones

- Brazilians are the most annoyed of any national group by excessive gossiping

Germans are annoyed by dirty common areas (the community microwave or refrigerator) more than the rest of the world

"Many a time, professionals do not realize that their behavior is a peeve for others. This unknowingly impacts professional relationships and also poses a challenge to employee productivity and success. Etiquette in the workplace is critical to building your professional profile and also boosts your performance and career," said Hari V Krishnan, Country Manager at LinkedIn India. As a nation with so many cultures and languages, it is essential to be aware of our behavioural quirks, especially in a professional setting.