Etiquette’s At Work!

TechnoparkToday.com : Workplace is a shared environment, no own owns it, it is just that everyone uses it. Making it an amenable space is the huge task to be shouldered by each one gaining a fraction from the space. Interacting with humans demands wiser manners than a better education.

Minor tweaks in one’s etiquettes would take the individual a long way. The better he will become as a person. The outcomes of several individuals cumulatively will have a drastic impact on the society itself.

Among the long list of work place etiquettes, here we go with those prominent ones which impact and interfere with many others daily routine.

Elevator Usage – The best practice would be to queue up while boarding and alighting, yet preference shall be given to expectant mothers, patients and senior citizens. This simple change should be implemented during both peak and off peak hours.

Phone call etiquette – Step away from the work cubicle when you need to a call. Choose places that cause very minimal to negligible disturbance to your co-workers. Do not have flashy and high volume ringtones, instead go for subtle ones.

Meeting Manners – Make sure to join the meeting a few minutes before time. If you are running the show, ensure projector, conferencing phones etc are in perfect condition to avoid eleventh hour confusions and delays. Doing a dry run for vital meetings is very essential. All attendees should keep the phones in silent and respect each other’s views to avoid any conflicts.

Email and Chat etiquette’s – Use them only for official purposes. Use the To, Cc and Bcc options appropriately. Remember when to Reply and when to Reply All. Never send emails without a subject line.

Eatery Etiquette – Don’t overuse the common eatery at least during lunch hours. Let others get a fair share of time to eat. Make sure not to mix up microwaves, check for vegetarian and non-vegetarian labels before using them. If the eatery has a vending machine, queue up and ensure to leave the place clean for others.

Washroom Usage – Always leave the washrooms as you would like to see them again. Tissues should be disposed promptly. As far as possible keep the washrooms dry and never hesitate to let the housekeeping staffs know, if an extra cleaning is required.

Sports Facility Usage – Strictly adhere to the rules of the place. If it demands payment never use it without making payments. Leave the place tidy for others to use.

Treatment to Non co-workers – There are lot many people who make our daily easy, right from the security checking our bag to the gentleman who cleans the table to eat. They are in no way less rated than us. They deserve respect and courtesy. We should behave as courteous as we can. Give them a warm smile on every encounter.

In the coming year let us start following some basic manners and ensure that we make a difference in our lives and others. Together lets make our offices a better place to work !

Author : GM