10-second tips for being memorable
Create a positive impression by making each interaction with people memorable. You can do that in 10 seconds or less, with these approaches:
Category: Workplace Etiquette
Office etiquette: Keep it low-key when passing the hat
It’s not unusual to be asked to help pay for celebrations at the office, such as birthdays and baby showers. Avoid asking colleagues for too much too often by keeping in mind these guidelines from OfficeTeam:
Kitchen etiquette dilemma: ‘I’m not the office maid. My name isn’t Hazel!’
Problem: "I’m in charge of turning on the dishwasher each night before leaving. To some, this translates to my also being in charge of cleaning up after everyone. Several memos have been distributed … but have not been successful. Any ideas? I’m tired of being known as the office maid. My name is not Hazel!"
How to roll out the red carpet for visitors
When a VIP comes to your office, how do you dole out extra-special treatment? Being friendly and responsive is the key to treating VIPs, says Peter Post, Emily Post’s great-grandson and author of The Etiquette Advantage in Business. Here’s Post’s advice on how to practice guest etiquette:
Tattle on co-workers or tough it out?
Extend a helping hand to your workplace rival
Take a lesson from successful execs and create an alliance with another admin pro you consider a competitor.
To forgive is divine … and productive
Want to step up your productivity by 25 percent? Simply forgive someone—the boss, a co-worker, a friend—for whatever “evil” he or she has done you.
Help new employees start on a good foot
Give new employees a running start at their jobs, with these little-noticed but much-appreciated assists.
Shh! Keep your personal life private
You know best about your boss, your co-workers and your workplace’s culture, but, in general, don’t talk about your personal life in the office when it’s unnecessary, unflattering or confidential.
Cubicle etiquette: Don’t be a prairie dog
If you’ve noticed a lack of “cubicle etiquette” around the office lately, distribute the following “good neighbor” checklist to your co-workers. Example: Don’t be an office prairie dog. Instead of popping your head over the top of a partition, walk around it to see your neighbor.