More than half of workers apparently avoid talking to their colleagues.
A survey's found two out of every five blame not having enough time.
Around the same number don't speak to anyone for the entire working day.
But many make excuses that they are off ot a meeting or some pretend to be on the phone rather than talk to a co worker
Its prompted a suggestion that bosses should host a Big Chinwag day - where everyone talks to each other.