Office Etiquette

In my first job out of grad school, I picked up a lot of peeves. Many of these annoyances can easily be kept in check. Be respectful & professional at all times & everyone will get through the 9-5 with a little less nail biting and teeth grinding.

☠ Do not interrupt colleagues when they are eating lunch. Whatever you need them to help you with can wait until they don’t have a mouthful of sandwich.

☠ If it’s crucial to take a personal call, take a walk outside. It’s the only way to keep your personal life private.

☠ Keep your cell phone on silent in the office. No one wants to hear your tinny default ringtone on repeat while you’re in the bathroom.

☠ When taking in-office calls, use your inside voices. There is no need to scream into the phone.

☠ Take care of your own tasks in a timely manner, especially if others are depending on you.

☠ If you use the printer, pick up your documents quickly. Don’t let them sit there all day. No one likes sifting through a stack of papers looking for a single sheet.

☠ Clean up after yourself. Don’t leave sauce explosions to dry in the microwave. Don’t leave dishes in the sink. Don’t throw stinky food scraps in your desk trash can.

☠ Don’t wear excessive fragrances. Likewise, Febrezing the life out of your cubicle also creates an unpleasant atmosphere.

What bugs you at the office, macaroons? Share your etiquette tips!

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