Looking to make small talk in the office? Tread carefully. Here are our lists of things not to say.

• ‘But You Look So Good!’ and 7 Other Things NOT to Say to a Person With a Non-Visible Disability
  

  If you have a friend, relative or coworker with an illness or disability that isn't obvious, you may think you're doing the right thing by saying he or she "looks so good." You can't even tell the person has a disability, and that's a good thing, right? Wrong.Read More

• 5 Things NEVER to Say to Muslim Coworkers
  

  "I didn't know you were Arab." Find out what other culturally insensitive comments people make to colleagues of the Islamic faith.Read More

• 6 Things NEVER to Say to a Veteran Coworker
  

  "Have you ever killed anyone?" Find out the most inappropriate questions to ask former military service members in your workplace.Read More

• Things NEVER to Say to Muslim Coworkers Has DiversityInc Readers Divided
  

  Our article"5 Things NEVER to Say to Muslim Coworkers" has readers talking--about religion in the workplace, customs, attitudes and accommodations. Read a sample of these comments here.Read More

• Things NEVER to Say to American Indian Coworkers
  

  Just introduced to an American Indian colleague? Take a look at the things you should avoid saying if you don't want to offend your coworker.Read More

• 10 Things NEVER to Say to a Black Coworker
  

  Looking to make small talk in the office? Tread carefully. Here are 10 things you should never say to a Black coworker.Read More

• Readers Sound Off on 10 Things NEVER to Say to a Black Coworker
  

  Readers can't stop e-mailing us about "10 Things NEVER to say to a Black Coworker." What's getting them so riled up? Here's what one reader has to tell you.Read More

• Things NEVER to Say to Older Coworkers
  

  From inquiring about age to asking if someone has had cosmetic surgery, there are some things you shouldn't say to older colleagues. Here's how to avoid putting your foot in your mouth.Read More

• 9 Things NEVER to Say to White Colleagues
  

  We keep hearing what straight, able-bodied white people shouldn't say to others, but what shouldn't you say to them? What are the best ways to work with white allies?Read More

• Things NEVER to Say to a Foreign-Born Colleague
  

  From "You speak English so well!" to "You must have a sad story to tell," blurting out phrases such as these to an immigrant coworker can be highly offensive. What other blunder might you unintentionally make?Read More