Office Etiquette

4. your _______. Etiquette at work goes beyond saying please and thank you, it also includes giving your undivided attention during meetings, answering e-mails promptly, showing appreciation to those who help you, and respecting others’ time.
5. be ________. Being on time, especially if you have an appointment, shows that you respect the time of your colleagues and in turn it will compel them to respect your time as well.
7. _________ by showing you are dedicated and focused to the organization by avoiding distractions such as ringing cell phones, interrupting others while they speak, or handling personal matters on the clock.
8. be the _____ Bandit. We all get a lot of emails throughout the day. If someone really needs to know something, send it directly to them. Don’t be the “Carbon Copy” Bandit. Remember to think before copying the entire office on your lunch order for the day. The same can be said for the “Reply All” Bandit.
9. good personal _______. Wear appropriate office attire and be as neat, clean, and as conservative as the business requires you to be. Personal cleanliness is a matter of professional courtesy: everyone is entitled to an office environment free from offensive smells and sights.

1. refill the ________ if you’re the last to use it. Be a good office neighbor when it comes to office equipment. If you use the last of the photocopier paper, refill it. Refill the kitchen supplies if you used the last of it. If there’s an error on the printer, try to fix it or report it to someone who can. Don’t just walk away.
2. /Watch the ______ of your voice. Keep your voice at a reasonable level. Other people, trying to work, may be distracted by your voice, even if what you’re saying is work-related.
3. ___________ others. Everyone appreciates being recognized for their contributions in the workplace. When employees and team members feel appreciated they tend to be more motivated, loyal, and likely to assist other members of the team.
5. respect people’s _______. Show respect for each other’s workspace. Think carefully before joining random conversations, keep your interruptions of others to a minimum and don’t hover around while waiting for a co-work to get off the phone.
6. the ________ areas clean. Make sure that you respect the shared areas in the office such as the break rooms and staff kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves should be wiped clean after you use them, make sure old food that you have stored in the kitchen/fridge are thrown out if you do not use it, and never take food from the fridge if it is not yours.