Office Etiquette 101 DOs and DON'Ts
Office Etiquette 101 DOs and DON'Ts
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Why is it that office etiquette is so important?
The basic answer is that with good office etiquette everyone can be comfortable and effective in the workplace. Of course, 100% comfort and efficiency is an impossible ideal but we can say that 90 percent is a good margin to shoot for and by using good etiquette techniques and behaviors, we think you can achieve 90% or perhaps even above, as far as etiquette is concerned.
What makes for good office etiquette then? Simply put, having good office etiquette means that you are respectful and considerate both of your co-workers and of the overall office environment around you.
With that said, here are a few situations where we think you should be especially mindful of having good workplace etiquette.
NOISE
The simplest thing to cover here is having good etiquette when it comes to talking. Usually, talking too loudly or too much are the problems here. If you’re unsure whether or not you’re doing these things in the office, it can usually be as simple as asking one of your co-workers. A related subject here is the question of phone calls, again, talking too loudly can be an issue as well as discussing things over the phone that are really too personal in nature and not appropriate for a workplace environment.
PHYSICAL TOUCH
The short answer here is just don’t do it. Today’s office climate, just like society as a whole, is currently undergoing a bit of a shift in how we view the nature of physical touch between people like co-workers or general acquaintances. Overall, it’s always best to be reserved and considerate.
PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE
This tactic which includes such behaviors as saying something slightly petty to make others feel guilty or more generally, acting in an underhanded way to try and punish someone, will not only affect others in the short term but will also affect you in the long term. Needless to say, all of these effects will be negative.
GOSSIPING
Gossip can sometimes be seen as a form of currency in offices because people do like to be let in on secrets and they can feel special or privileged if they feel they know something that others don’t but this kind of behavior just leads to social stratification and will ultimately lead to infighting among co-workers. So it’s best to avoid gossip.
TIMELINESS
Just show up on time. If you’re a person who’s chronically late, you’ll develop a reputation as someone who doesn’t take their job responsibilities seriously. Also, it’s important to remember that punctuality is about respecting other people’s time, as well as your own.
OFFICE EVENTS
In short, you should always try to attend them when you’re able. Of course, missing out every once in a while is certainly fine but you don’t want to develop a reputation as somebody who’s always too important or too busy to participate in office events. Overall, you want to be seen as a team player within your office.
COMMON USE SPACES
The biggest issue with this type of danger zone is usually the question of overall cleanliness. Let’s start here by talking about the office kitchen or break room. In short, keep things clean. If you make a mess, clean it up, it’s that simple.
Of course, you’re not perfect and neither is anyone else and it’s unreasonable to expect perfection from anyone including yourself, however, if there is someone in your workplace who’s consistently breaking the rules of good office etiquette, it can lead to a demoralized and unproductive workplace and it should be dealt with. So the simplest way to proceed then in these kinds of situations is calmly and rationally, personally and in private if you can help it, and directly.
In conclusion, if you follow all of the advice we’ve put forward here today, you should hopefully be seen by your co-workers and your superiors as someone who’s cooperative and a valued member of the company.
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Please control your personal odor. Soap and water and a neutral deodorant work for most people. Wear clean underwear and clothes. Don’t douse yourself in scented products (hair products, lotion, cologne, aftershave, fragrant detergent or fabric freshener on clothing).
Wear clothing appropriate to a standard office environment. Revealing or very body conscious styles don’t belong in the office. If you want to wear a bustier with leggings button your blazer over it.
Wear clothes that fit you NOW, not the size you wore 2-3-4 years or months ago. I’ve shared tiny offices with females wearing “skinny pants” 2-3 sizes too small. Every time they sat down they mooned the room, belly flesh “oozed” out over their waistbands, etc. and they smelled horrible. No one wants to see or smell inappropriate body exposure in the workplace (or anywhere, really.)
FINALLY…if you insist on NOT following these suggestions DON’T get hurt or angry when I regularly spray down the office with disinfectant and avoid unnecessary contact with you.
Im getting my first office job tomorrow I’m so excited and nervous
Excellent thanks
Thanks
Are the “that’s what’s she said” jokes okay ?
Thanks for sharing 👌👍
Yes, I noticed you took the time to properly pronounce the word et cetera.
Nice.
Why is Harry Potter telling me how to behave in a corporation.
Are those Oliver Peoples glasses, man I’m jealous of your dressing although I have a slightly better haircut than you.
lets be real when you get a group of people together theres going to be some gossip and some passive aggression. you’re expecting too much from people if you think otherwise.
How do you handle the situation when your boss is the offender of 95% of what’s listed in this video–especially the gossip part?
Oh my god he’s so adorable. why.
Ok so I have a question?
I hope someone reads this and can answer for me.
Since when is it OK in business whether we are talking over the phone or in person at a doctors office, since when is it OK to just refer to a person that you have never met before, by their first name????
As I remember one is always addressed by title, Mr./Mrs./ Ms. and ones last name especially in business matters.
We’re not friends we’re conducting business.
This is great for what I do. I help adults with developmental delays obtain employment, and this video is direct and concise, and while my clients may not have office jobs, most of this video is applicable to all sorts of fields. Great video!
He scares me
but good video tho
well spoken
never seen someone who looks more like my granddad than this mr 60s jawline ..jeeeesus
So funny to watch these guys acting out the scenarios.
the hugging thing isn’t accurate in SoCal i think. Everyone hugs here. I could be wrong maybe the places I work are casual
How about foods that give off a strong aroma? Heating fish in the office microwave! Ugh!
07:02 let’s allow the camera to see what our mouth is saying but shield our mouth from the laptop
I dont know why I watched this, but I’m glad I did.
0:07 Key ettiquite Danger zones *Kenny Loggins wants to know your location.*
Best video sir.. really helpful…
Thanks a lot..
Wait… who was that third guy, the one with the beard? XD
Unfortunately most people in the office go straight to the supervisor or manager rather than work out the conflict with the other party first, at least that has been my experience.
Is he semi😅
it took 2:37 minutes to get to the point it shouldn’t have taken that long.
Very nice and clear voice!
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Gosh he cute 😍😍😍
Adorable.
Thanks sir
5:30 joe bidden
Was the office a publishing company in this video?
16:00 voice cracks🥴🤣
"Here’s an example"
Wait, you’re from Minnesota?! Oh wow, I’m from Chicago!
Great clip. "If you make a mess – clean it up." A rather simple thought but yet it seems to be so difficult to people… "Someone else will do it."
Very nice
20 minutes that will teach you more than your first internship in a business function.
Nice tan Marcus.
Oh Molly, you poor dove
16:50 is very helpful. thank you
We should never stop teaching manners.
Thank you for making this video.
Too lengthy and boring
I get the feeling these guys never actually worked in an office
Can we take the time to acknowledge that Preston and Raphael took the time out to film themselves harassing each other. Legends.
This title is a bit misleading however as a lady, I enjoyed every second of this video!
Thank u Preston!
This is very good and you would think common sense, but some people don’t understand this.
The worst is when a manager brings their dog to the office. Completely inappropriate. Then they cordon off two cubicles to make it into a dog pen. Unreal!
Speed 1.75x — try it.