Workplace Etiquette: How To Be A Professional In Your Workplace

One of the definitions of etiquette by Dictionary.com is, “conventional requirements as to social behaviour; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion.”

Etiquette cuts across different spheres in the society, and we have different types of etiquette such as; bathroom etiquette, social etiquette, telephone etiquette, work etiquette, etc.

And so, etiquette is also important at work, and here are some tips for work etiquette:

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1. Don’t disturb others: this is one of the things that people do that seem to be common or rampant. People can disturb through their talks, the music they play out loud, their loud chatter, and so on. The disturbance can affect other peoples’ work and some people might not want to tell you that you are disturbing them, so you might not know. Nevertheless, try to always be considerate and remember that you are in a work environment. And so, even if you don’t have a choice, and you have to do something like playing music out loud and it might disturb others, you can first ask for permission from those around you.
2. Be Polite: be polite to your co-workers, don’t forget to say things like ‘good morning’ when you see your co-workers in the morning. Also, when someone does something for you, don’t forget to say ‘thank you’. Also, don’t forget to say things like ‘please’, ‘you are welcome’, and other related polite words when you need to.
3. Be nice: also, you also need to be nice to your co-workers and don’t put up a mean or wicked attitude towards them. Show them kindness too.
4. Be punctual to work: try to always get to work early enough, before your resumption time. For instance, if you are to resume by 8 am, try to get to work before 8 am.
5. Show up on time for meetings: whenever you have a meeting at work, try to get to the meeting early enough as well. It is not always nice when people walk in after meetings have already started.
6. Avoid making derogatory comments: avoid making derogatory comments against others. Whether it’s the way they look, walk, and so on.
7. Treat your co-workers with respect: don’t forget to show respect to your colleagues.
8. Stay away from office gossip: try to stay away from conversations that pull others down. Politely refuse to join such conversations.
9. Keep your surroundings clean: don’t litter the floor, throw your refuse in the bin.
10. Keep your perfume’s scent minimal: don’t use colognes or perfume that will disturb others.
11. Keep the bathroom clean: don’t forget to flush after using the bathroom.
12. Eat your meal where you ought to eat it: if there is a space or place provided for workers to eat their meals, endeavour to eat your meals there and not in your office.
13. Wear appropriate work clothes: don’t wear outfits that aren’t appropriate for work. Follow the guidelines in the company policy and dress accordingly.
14. Don’t let your ringtone disturb others:sometimes some people might get distracted by other people’s call.

Being professional isn’t just restricted to being good in what you do, it is inclusive of how you relate to your co-workers, business associates, and clients in your workplace.