Office Etiquette

A Destination Management SeriesPalm Tran Training & Organizational Development Section

The “Golden Rule” of Office Etiquette

When sharing an office or cubicle wall, privacy must be acknowledged and respected at all

times.

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To raise your level of awareness pertaining to working in a shared office space.

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PrivacyPersonal conversations should

be avoided or kept to a minimum. Remember, everyone who shares office space or a cubicle wall can hear your conversation.

Conduct private conversations during your breaks or lunch.

Remember private conversations when conducted in an office environment may not be confidential.

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OpennessRemember that the cubicle has

walls but, is still open to anyone that walks by. Everything is on “display.”

Keep decorations to a minimum to avoid excessive clutter.

Keep your work area neat and tidy as it is a reflection of your workplace etiquette.

Never borrow supplies or other items from a coworkers desk without asking.

Never read correspondence intended for someone else (i.e. open emails, printed matter on someone’s desk).

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Interruptions

Avoid interrupting colleagues when they are working on a project.

If you need to speak to someone and they are busy, leave a note on their desk or send them an email.

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SmellsAvoid using too much perfume or

not enough deodorant.Be sensitive to others who have

allergies.Avoid bringing foods with

pungent odors into the workplace, if you must, be sure there are no strong smells that may bother your colleagues.

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NoiseKeep noise at a minimum (i.e.

loud outbursts, open speaker phone calls).

When on a conference call, close your office door to minimize distractions to others.

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