Office Ettiquette Conduct yourself respectfully And courteously in the office Or workplace.

1. ALWAYS ACT IN HONESTY AND DIGNITY

2. WEAR APPROPRIATE OFFICE ATTIRE Monday to Friday – Casual Attire Saturday – Casual Wear

3. BE NEAT, CLEAN AND AS CONSERVATIVE AS BUSINESS REQUIRES.

4. DO NOT COUGH OR SNEEZE IN ANYONE'S DIRECTION. USE A TISSUE PAPER IF POSSIBLE, THEN SAY “ EXCUSE ME “.

5. BE RESPECTFUL AND COURTEOUS AT ALL TIMES.  KNOCK BEFORE ENTERING  ALWAYS APOLOGIZE IF YOUR INTRUSION IS AN INTERRUPTION TO ANY DISCUSSION OR ACTIVITY  SHOW APPRECIATIONEVEN TO THE SLIGHTEST COURTESIES EXTENDED TO YOU.  SAY “PLEASE”; THANK YOU AND YOU'RE WELCOME AS PART OF YOUR EVERYDAY COURTESY

6. BE HELPFUL AND COOPERATIVE TO YOUR COLLEAGUES

7. SPEAK CLEARLY WITHOUT SHOUTING.

8. BE DISCREET AND COMPASSIONATE IN YOUR CRITICISM OF A COLLEAGUE.

9. DON'T GOSSIP ABOUT ANY COLLEAGUE'S PRIVATE AND PERSONAL LIFE.

10. DO NOT SELL THINGS TO YOUR COLLEAGUES.

11. BE CONSIDERATE IN USING EARPHONES AND PLAYING MUSIC ON YOUR COMPUTER. IT SHOULD NOT HINDER COMMUNICATION.

12. TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF YOUR MISTAKES, APOLOGIZE AND GO ABOUT CORRECTING IT.

13. NEVER PUT THE BLAME TO ANYONE IF IT IS YOUR MISTAKE.

14. BE PROFESSIONAL ENOUGH NOT TO ARGUE WITH THE BOSS OR COLLEAGUES/ LET'S TRY TO MAKE THE OFFICE A PEACEFUL PLACE.

15. KEEP YOUR AREA TIDDY. AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE NOT TO BE MESSY. FOR SALES & MARKETING STAFF:  PLEASE KEEP YOUR ARE NEAT AND ORDERLY.  SINCE THIS IS A COMMON WORK STATION, CLEAR  THE TABLE BEFORE YOU LEAVE AND ARRANGE THE CHAIRS AS WELL.

16. SHOW CONSIDERATION FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S FEELINGS. IF THERE IS CONFLICT, DO NOT GET PERSONAL IN YOUR REMARKS.

17. IT IS EXTREMELY RUDE TO ARRIVE LATE IN THE MEETING. IT IS MORE IMPOLITE NOT TO ATTEND AT ALL.

18. ALWAYS BE PARTICULARLY RESPECTFULTO THOSE OLDER THAN YOU EVEN IF THEY ARE JUNIOR TO YOU IN POSITION.

19. DO NOT POINT FINGER TO ANYONE. IT IS DISRESPECTFUL.

20. DON'T TALK WHEN YOUR MOUTH IS FULL. YOU MAY SPIT SOME OUT, IT MAY BE VERY DISGUSTING!

21. KEEP YOU VOICE DOWN. DON'T SHOUT.

22. DON'T INTERRUPT A CONVERSATION. IT'S SELFISH AND ILL-MANNERED. BE A GOOD LISTENER.

23. OPEN DOORS FOR THE ELDERLY AND FOR WOMEN. HOLD DOORS OPEN FOR WHOEVER IS FOLLOWING YOU IN. DON'T LET IT SLAM ON THEIR FACE.

24. STAND AND SIT PROPERLY. THESE ARE ELEMENTS IN MAKING GOOD IMPRESSIONS.

25. IF YOU HAPPEN TO VISIT YOUR COLLEAGUE'S DESK OR WORK STATION, DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF HIS THINGS. IF YOU NEED TO GET SOMETHING, ALWAYS ASK PERMISSION.

26. CREATE A CONDUSIVE PLACE FOR WORKING. GET AWAY WITH THE BAD HABITS.

27. IF YOUR GOING TO HAVE LUNCH AT YOUR DESK, KEEP IT SIMPLE.

28. WHEN RECEIVING VISITOR/S IN THE OFFICE: A. GREET THE VISITOR WITH A SMILE AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF WITH A HANDSHAKE. B. ASK THEM WHOM THEY WANT TO TALK TO, AND GUIDE THEM. C. IF THE PERSON THEY'RE LOOKING FOR IS NOT YET FREE, LET THEM SIT AND OFFER THEM A DRINK, IF POSSIBLE, OR A MAGAZINE/COMPANY BROCHURE FOR THEM TO READ.

29. WHEN WELCOMING A NEW EMPLOYEE: A. WELCOME THE NEW EMPLOYEE WITH A SMILE. B. INTRODUCE THE EMPLOYEE TO OTHER STAFF MEMBERS. C. REVIEW EMPLOYEE WORK AREA TO ENSURE NEEDED EQUIPMENT IS IN PLACE. D. NAME OF IMPORTANT RESOURCES. E. CAMPUS MAIL SERVICES.

30. SHARING OF RESPONSIBILITY A. BCP INSTRUCTION B. LAST OFFICE PARADE C. ROSTER OF BUYING LUNCH D. COPIER MACHINE ROSTER E. MANAGING RECYCLED PAPER

31. CONDUCT ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE MINDFUL OF THEIR PERSONAL CONDUCT WITH DEALING WITH COLLEAGUES AND/OR CLIENTS. EVERYONE SHOULD SHOW PROFESSIONALISM, COURTESY, AND WORD OF HONOR. OUR COMPANY WILL NOT TOLERATE MISCONDUCT, COMPLAINTS ON POOR CONDUCT, OTHERWISE, WOULD BE REFERED TO DISCIPLINARY COMMITTE FOR NECESSARY ACTION.

32. JOKING AND FOOLING AROUND WITH COLLEAGUES MAY BE NEEDED AT TIMES TO REDUCE STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE. BUT BE CONSIDERATE ENOUGH TO OTHER'S FEELINGS MOST ESPECIALLY THE WOMEN AND THE ELDERLY.

31. CONDUCT ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE MINDFUL OF THEIR PERSONAL CONDUCT WITH DEALING WITH COLLEAGUES AND/OR CLIENTS. EVERYONE SHOULD SHOW PROFESSIONALISM, COURTESY, AND WORD OF HONOR. OUR COMPANY WILL NOT TOLERATE MISCONDUCT, COMPLAINTS ON POOR CONDUCT, OTHERWISE, WOULD BE REFERED TO DISCIPLINARY COMMITTE FOR NECESSARY ACTION.

32. MAKE SURE TO DISPOSE PROPERLY ALL THE LEFTOVERS AFTER EATING OR DRINKING INCLUDING UNFINISHED BOTTLED/CANNED DRINKS, FOOD WRAPPERS AND OTHER TRASH IN THE TABLE YOU USED.