Good Work Place Etiquette

Do you have an annoying staff member at your work place? Or are there habits that seem to annoy everyone in the office. In most work places there is one person that seems to always be annoying others with their habits, if so Snifflers Mum is the site to remember.

Workplace etiquette is very important and in some instances can lead to a much more productive workplace.  It governs the expectations of good social behaviour in the workplace, in a group. Office etiquette in particular applies to co-worker communication with colleagues.

Some common office etiquette practices are:

  • Avoid chewing gum and popping bubble gum in the presence of co-workers .
  • Smelly people can be off putting so, be sure to shower regularly and use a suitable deodorant.
  • Keep bodily gases to a minimum and excuse yourself if need be.
  • Try to keep away from social media during business hours.
  • Try not to cough or sneeze in anyone’s direction. Use a tissue, if possible, to contain the germs and then say “Excuse me”.
  • Try not to sing loudly to music whether it is playing out loud or in your head.
  • Always try to speak clearly and in a suitable volume of voice.
  • Make sure to say, “Please; Thank you; and You’re welcome”, as part of your everyday courteousness.
  • Don’t gossip about the private life of any co-worker.
  • Avoid making sexist comments about a co-worker’s appearance or dress sense.
  • Keep you mobile phone on ‘Mute’ in the office. No funny ring tones.
  • Don’t eat in front of customers or when on the phone.
  • Keep personal emails to a bare minimum.
  • Don’t bring food into work to eat that gives off an overpowering smell. You may think that they smell and taste delicious, but your colleagues may not agree.
  • Make sure all apologies are sincere and are not spoken in a sarcastic tone.
  • Do not spend time making excessive personal cell phone calls
  • Speaking on a speaker phone when others are trying to work can be distracting.
  • Gossiping within earshot of others and maybe the person the gossip is about.
  • If listening to music during quiet period or whilst on break, have earplugs plugged in to stop the music from distracting others.

If you try to abide by these and many other common work place etiquette you will enjoy a smother running work place. We hope you find Snifflers Mum both informative and Humorous.

Topics Covered on Snifflers Mum:

  • Work Place Etiquette
  • Work Place Interactions
  • General Etiquette
  • Good Manners
  • Good Work Place Interactions
  • Business Etiquette
  • Good Email Etiquette
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Work Place Dress Code
  • Food In the Work Place
  • Work Place Hygiene