MUMBLE UNINTELLIGIBLY DURING MEETINGS

There are two types of communication that sound exactly the same to your co-workers: (1) nonsense, and (2) highly intelligent stuff. No one will suspect you of speaking nonsense if you remember to look down your nose at people when you talk. Your co-workers will sit quietly and listen, feeling increasingly stupid for not understanding a word you say. To increase the discomfort of your co-workers, mumble. They'll not only feel dense, they'll also feel as though they're going deaf. If anyone insists that you speak up, yell. Try to avoid any volume in between the extremes.

BE MYSTERIOUS AND ECCENTRIC

Leave ambiguous clues about your wild and dangerous lifestyle. Put motorcycle keys on your desk where people will see them, even if you don't own a motorcycle. Dress entirely in leather at least one day per month. If another motorcycle enthusiast asks what kind of bike you ride, ask him to first tell you what he rides. When he does, just mutter, "Lawnmower." Then walk away.

Drape an empty gun holster over your guest chair. If anyone asks where the gun is, say, "Depends. Whose side are you on?" That will give you a reputation as a mysterious and dangerous player.

All Technology Prima Donnas have eccentric hobbies, like ostrich wrestling, or dung sculpture, or playng bridge. Invent an odd hobby for yourself and leave early one day a week to pursue it. Odd hobbies are a sign of brilliance, so it further reinforces your mystique.

The Joy of Work, Scott Adams