Workplace Etiquette

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Our parents always told us to be polite and mind our manners when we lived in their home but what about now? Sometimes a refresher course is in order! Whether you’re at your first new job or your 15th, here are a couple of tips to follow to help avoid the negative vibes that bad manners can provoke. Plus following this advice just makes your work environment all the more pleasant… And who couldn’t benefit from a happier day?

Elevator Courtesy

• When getting in an elevator, before entering, wait for the people who are getting out to get out.
• If an elevator arrives and its jam packed, don’t try to be the last sardine in the can, wait for the next elevator.
• If you’ve just gotten on an elevator and you see someone running to catch it, hold the door. Even if you’re in a hurry, that few seconds won’t make or break your schedule.

On the Street

• Please don’t spit on the sidewalk. In fact, don’t spit at all. It spreads germs and is just plain disgusting.
• When you’re walking on the street, walk on the right side.
• On an escalator or moving walkway, if you don’t plan on walking or climbing the stairs, stay to the right. Leave the left hand side for people who prefer to move faster towards their direction.

On Lunch Hour

• If you’re on your lunch break at a crowded restaurant and you’re done eating, go, leave, get out of there. There are other people waiting for your table or seat.

Internet/Online Etiquette

• When sending an email (work related), never leave the subject line blank. Emails without subject lines could be thought to be spam and may never be opened.
• Don’t reply to all on an email message unless you know for a fact that everyone on that email needs to know your response.
• Do not forward an email without the consent of the person who wrote it.

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