[beardedetim]

As someone who is trying to be positive, charming, and friendly in the professional world because that's the type of work environment I want to be in, how can I do that without sending red flags to my coworkers/direct reports? What can I do in order to instill a culture of grace and gratitude without coming across as playing politics?

[javier_e06]

Read Wilde's "The Devoted Friend". https://www.wilde-online.info/the-devoted-friend.html Hugh the Miller was one charming guy. The Miller was positive and charming and that did not do much for poor Little Hans. Don't be like The Miller, put aside the charm and grace and stick out your neck for others.

[hobotime]

The big tell is if someone is really a good person if if they give credit to others now and then.

[Danjoe4]

You'll be fine as long as you don't have an ulterior motive