Honey Mag

If you are wondering how important your manners are at work, the answer is “YES, they are very important”. It may not be easy all the time but having good manners at your job can help create great working relationships and a more comfortable work environment. Because you are at your job 40 hours a week (if you are full time), then you should try to do everything you can do to make your experience better. Office etiquette is important because you are a reflection of the company you work for and yourself. Using these and other tips on career growth can also be great to add to your list of new years resolutions.

A Few Things To Remember…

Respectful Communication
When someone is speaking to you at work make sure you are really listening. Try to absorb what they are saying even if you don’t care or at least give them good eye contact. This will make the people in your office feel like you care and they may even like you better for it. The more people you have on your side the better.

Answering The Phone
When you answer your phone at work even if it is your personal line remember to be upbeat and as warm as you can. We all have bad days but the more you complain or sulk in your office about things, the more negative energy you create. But if you force yourself or at least answer the phone with a different tone then you are giving off better energy to the person calling.

Cleanliness
Remember not to leave trash and dirty dishes in your common space. It is disgusting. No one wants to pick up anyone else’s trash. If you aren’t clean at home that’s fine but it is important to be courteous at work. Also remember to try and keep your office or cubicle neat. Now if you are super busy this is probably extremely hard but whether they say so or not, other people don’t favor untidiness in the workspace…even yours.

Be on Time
When you are on time it shows your employer that you respect your job and want to keep it. We are in a shady economic climate and the last thing you want to do is give you job a reason to fire you. If you’re late on a regular basis, people will notice.

Business Meetings
If you are going to a business meeting remember to give your client a warm but professional welcome when they arrive. Although you want to be comfortable, you should also abide by table etiquette. Keeping your elbows off the table, having good posture, and maintaining good eye contact will show your client that you are professional and really interested in what they have to say.

-Allyson Leak