Category Archives: Office Etiquette

Begin Meetings On Time

Scheduled meetings should begin on time. Do not wait for late comers unless it is a client or boss.  Waiting for late comers is rude to the individuals who arrived on time and sends a message that it is all … Continue reading

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Obscene Language in the Office

Obscene language is never appropriate in the office environment or any professional setting.  If you let obscenities fly, you may offend someone or ruin your opportunity for promotion.

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Overhearing Confidential Information

If you accidentally hear managers having a conversation about co-workers or a situation in the workplace, act professionally and do not repeat any information you heard. Repeating confidential information may be hurtful to others and could get you fired.

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Respect the Privacy of Faxes

When sorting through the company faxes, do not read the content of each fax.  Read the cover sheet only to find your fax or learn who you should deliver a recently transmitted fax to.

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The Office Sink

In today’s society, very few people have maids, cooks, or butlers in their home who pick up after them.  Why is it then, so many people feel there is a maid or butler at work who will pick up and … Continue reading

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Entering and Exiting Doors

If you are about to enter through the doorway of a building, room, office, elevator, or commuter train and there is someone on the other side of that doorway, let the person or people on the inside exit before you … Continue reading

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E-mails May Not Be For Your Eyes Only

I have heard so many horror stories about private e-mail messages that have been sent where they shouldn’t have gone. There’s the e-mail that gives a full recollection of last night’s romantic date. Or perhaps there’s the message about what … Continue reading

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Wasting Company Time – Office Etiquette

Time is money.  When you’re at the office, time belongs to the company so it will be productive and prosperous.  In the end, both the company and employee will benefit. Do not waste time by hanging out at the water … Continue reading

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Punctuality On the Job

An employer expects employees to be at work on time. If you are scheduled to start at 8:00 am, you should be at your position at that time or preferably a few minutes before. Many employees take the liberty of … Continue reading

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Body Piercings in the Office

Many recent college graduates will be interviewing for jobs and starting their careers this month. Many of these college graduates have body piercings considered to be in and hip amongst their generation and college friends.  However, many employers may not … Continue reading

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