Here are some of the telltale signs that you need to work on your emotional intelligence: 1.You often feel like others don’t get the point and it makes you impatient and frustrated. 2. You’re surprised when others are sensitive to your comments or jokes and you think they’re overreacting. 3. You think being liked at work is overrated. 4. You find others are to blame for most of the issues on your team. 5. You find it annoying when others expect you to know how they feel