Office Etiquette

Working in an office environment certainly has it’s ups and downs and while certain offices have different policies, you should always aim to respect co-workers and their workspaces, as well as take note of some general office etiquette that should be upheld at all times.

By following these tips you will be an easier member of staff to work with and will help make the lives of others easier. You just have to hope everyone else in your office follows your lead.

Tip # 1 -Ask before you borrow anything
Just like when you were at school, ask before you take. As simple as this idea is, it works wonders and won’t leave you branded as the office thief for “borrowing” everyone’s stationery items. It boils down to manners, if you have any you’ll ask before borrowing.

Tip # 2- Wash up after yourself
Thinking you can leave your dirty mug and plate in the office kitchen sink hoping Mary from Accounts will wash it up for you again like she did last week (only because there were ants crawling all over it and she couldn’t stand the sight of it) is not the way forward. No one wants to clean your dirty dishes, you made the mess you clean it.

Tip # 3 – Releasing wind is highly frowned upon
Farting while there’s three of you at the office water cooler may seem like a good idea at the time as you’ve got another person to lay the blame on, but you won’t be taken seriously if you think it’s funny to break wind in the company of others. Your co-workers will never want to sit or stand near you ever again.

Tip # 4 – Try not to fall asleep at your desk
This is the worst thing you can do, it shows you have a lack of respect for the role and for other people’s time. If they could all get to work and stay awake why can’t you?

Robert Laughton

Robert Laughton

Rob Laughton is an established part of the UK water industry and has business interests in drinking water products.

He is actively involved in the self-regulatory associations which work to keep strict standards within the UK water industry.

His related water businesses are listed on www.drinkingwaters.co.uk and include The Water Delivery Company - Londons' largest independent plumbed water cooler supplier.
 

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