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Old 11-20-2013, 01:25 PM
 
Location: Deep In The Heart of Texas
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In your opinion, what are the "basics" of work place etiquette?
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Old 11-20-2013, 01:30 PM
 
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pants
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Old 11-20-2013, 01:36 PM
 
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No pants
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Old 11-20-2013, 01:40 PM
 
Location: Planet Earth
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Snorting cocaine in the bathroom instead of at your desk. Turning your butt away from everyone when you have to fart. Showering monthly.
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Old 11-20-2013, 01:46 PM
 
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I'd say complaining too much in the workplace makes you look bad, and so does sharing things that are "TMI" like certain health issues or family problems.

I think basic etiquette is showing up on time, dressed appropriately for whatever it is you're doing, not talking trash about co-workers, completing things that have been assigned to you or asking for help if you need it instead of leaving something unfinished. Just common courtesy.
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Old 11-20-2013, 01:58 PM
 
Location: Hampton Roads
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When the Keurig says that the k-cup bin needs to be cleared, you clear it!
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Old 11-20-2013, 02:10 PM
 
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Courtesy flush.
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Old 11-20-2013, 02:13 PM
 
Location: NJ
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When the Keurig says that the k-cup bin needs to be cleared, you clear it!
The Keurig has it out for me. There aren't that many people in my office and I usually get coffee from some place else. But every damn time I go and use it the bin is full? I may have to talk with HR about this.
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Old 11-20-2013, 02:16 PM
 
Location: Hampton Roads
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The Keurig has it out for me. There aren't that many people in my office and I usually get coffee from some place else. But every damn time I go and use it the bin is full? I may have to talk with HR about this.
LOL! Unacceptable! Your co-workers lack etiquette!
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Old 11-20-2013, 02:21 PM
 
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Being on time, in the morning, to meetings, training sessions, etc.
Dressing appropriately to the setting
Being cordial to people, even people you may not like
Keeping personal drama out of the workplace
Not engaging in workplace gossip
Basic manners (please, thank you, being polite & respectful) are required, even if you've dropped these in your personal life and don't think they're important
Accepting constructive criticism, and correcting any identified problems
Being able to give constructive criticism that isn't personal
Knowing who it's appropriate to "vent" to, and who you should not "vent" to
Being willing to pick up slack, even with people who haven't been extremely helpful to you
Keeping in mind that there is a goal, whether it's the completion of a project, an object set for the department, or the company mission, that that the goal is more important than any one person's credit/glory/outcome
Being able to professionally and calmly deal with all kinds of personalities, even those you don't like
Saving pooping for when you're home
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