24 signs your coworkers don't trust you

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Pay close attention to their body language.

Trust is like oxygen in the workplace: we need it to survive, says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job."

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"Without it, you can cripple or destroy your career," she adds.

When your boss and team members trust you, they believe you have integrity and character - and as a result, your career growth has the best chance for success, Taylor explains.

"Whether you're managing others or being managed, engendering trust will bode well for your work life and advancement: you'll be given more responsibility; be a better motivator; attract and retain better employees and clients; and will be a more credible leader."

Here are some of the biggest signs your boss or coworkers secretly don't trust you:

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