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    This document discusses workplace etiquette and why it is important. It defines etiquette as rules governing socially acceptable behavior. Workplace etiquette is important to avoid tension, stress, misunderstandings and increase productivity. Following good etiquette in areas like sound, scent, sight and behavior toward coworkers helps create a positive work environment. Key elements to a productive workplace include having a positive attitude, mutual respect, compromise, teamwork and courtesy.

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    WorkPlace Etiquette

    By: Jennifer L. Frey


    Definition of Etiquette
    Etiquette - n: rules governing socially
    acceptable behavior.
    The conduct or procedure prescribed by
    authority to be observed in social or official
    life.
    The practices and forms prescribed by
    social convention or by authority.
    Etiquette is found in many areas
    of daily life
    *Workplace *Boating
    *Golf course *Driving a vehicle
    *Telephone *Email, letters, memos
    *Air travel *Sports
    *School

    The whys of Etiquette?
    To avoid negative confrontation
    To avoid politics, i.e., in the office, on the
    golf course, on the highway, traveling by
    boat, flying in the air.
    To communicate effectively with an
    opposing opinion of another person(s).
    To be organized and in a uniformed way.
    Misunderstandings among co-
    workers lead to workplace tension
    Whether you work for a
    small non-profit
    organization, a giant
    multi national corporation,
    or something in-between,
    chances are you spend
    many hours a day in close
    proximity to other people.
    Workplace etiquette - why is IT
    so important?
    Avoid work-place tension
    To avoid employee stress
    Avoid misunderstandings
    Employee job satisfaction
    Increase productivity
    Get the job done
    To make the workplace a
    happy, stress-free place



    Sensory reminders of how to get
    along in the workplace
    Sound
    Monitor the volume of
    conversations
    Keep personal telephone
    conversations and emails
    to a minimum
    Maintain privacy - keep
    all workplace
    conversations professional
    Avoid interruptions
    DONT GOSSIP!


    Sensory reminders of how to get
    along in the workplace
    Scent
    Be sensitive to scents and
    smells surrounding you,
    i.e. perfumes, cologne
    If eating at your desk
    avoid eating foods strong
    in smells and aromas - can
    become unpleasant
    Sensory reminders of how to get
    along in the workplace
    Sight
    Keep your personal
    workspace clean and neat
    at all times
    Use shared areas with
    respect and courtesy -
    clean up after yourself
    Getting to the top!
    Positive attitude
    Willingness to help
    Mutual respect
    Compromise
    Punctuality
    Professional dress
    Respect for others
    opinions
    Teamwork
    Getting to the top - continued!
    Show appreciation or
    give credit for a job
    well done
    Speak well of your co-
    workers
    Try not to step on
    anyones toes, or hurt
    anyones feelings
    BE COURTEOUS!

    Dilbert - what to say, and what
    not to say in the workplace!


    Key Elements to a productive,
    happy workplace!
    The three Bs:
    Be Kind
    Be Courteous
    Be Respectful

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