HOW TO BEHAVE IN OFFICE/WORK

HOW TO BEHAVE IN OFFICE/WORK

Attitude makes a lot of difference. If you have a good attitude with required
skills, you are the winner. The following tips may help you.


Be humble and polite to your co-workers and others.

Do not criticize anyone. That is not your job.


Always be professional and do not take any thing personal.

Be friendly with your opposite sex colleagues and do not get involved
in any sexual litigation


Do not break the client dress code. It is not a good idea to go to the
office in jeans and sneakers even if they have a casual dress code.

Light cologne is fine but do not use strong perfume.


Do not talk loudly when you talk over the phone or to your colleagues.
Talk in a soft and clear voice.

If you have any dental problems, make a dental appointment with your
dentist. If dental problems go unchecked, they lead to embarrassing
situations involving bad breath. Have breath mints, chewing gum or
peanuts in your desk. Check your breath before talking to your
colleagues personally.


Wear fresh and neat clothes.

Always be punctual.


Complete your assigned task within the time frame. Do not postpone it.

Do not talk about politics and religion in the office premises.


If you are invited for a happy hour party or any party try to attend it at
least for some time. That is the best place to know more about your
colleagues.


Do not play music loudly.

Be as easy going. Do not get the "tough guy" label.

Attend meetings regularly.


Be enthusiastic.

Try to be helpful to your co-workers.

Be a good listener. Do not interrupt when someone else is talking.


Discuss but do not argue.

Do not lose your credibility



Some tips on behaving in Office
HOW TO BEHAVE AT THE OFFICE TO ADVANCE
YOUR CAREER

Workplace etiquette involves more than just saying “please” and “thank
you.” When you come to work you, step into a place where being polite
involves a greater expanse of responsibility and thoughtfulness.
When considering different forms of concrete career advice such as how to
present projects to your boss or get ahead, never forget the basics of
working with others. The best career advice you may get will be how to
behave when working in small spaces such as offices. No one wants to
work with someone who cannot follow the unspoken rules of the
workplace.

Read the following tips to ensure that you aren’t committing any of these
workplace no-no’s.

Taking Long Breaks – Few things annoy coworkers or supervisors more
than someone who takes extra-long lunch or smoking breaks. If you can
avoid smoking at work altogether, you should. People who do not
smoke may become resentful of the extra time you take to indulge.
When you go out to lunch, make sure you take only the allotted time.
Stretching the time you spend away from your desk makes you look like
you avoid hard work, no matter how productive you are.


Coming in Late, Leaving Early – No one likes someone who shirks his or
her duties. Even if you complete all of your tasks, you should stay at
work the required amount of time. Coworkers are quick to notice
someone who comes in late and leaves a little early. If you have trouble
getting to work on time, talk to your supervisor about your tardy bad
habit. Always put in at least as much time as the other people in your
workplace, if not more. Be on time and leave on time.


Talking Loudly – It is not just what you say, it’s how you say it. Try to
keep your conversations between you and the person on the other
end. Everyone at work is trying to do the same thing you are – get his or
her job done. It is hard to concentrate when someone nearby continues
to disrupt the workplace atmosphere with loud conversations, both on
and off the phone. Monitor yourself and your voice. If you know that
you tend to be loud, make a concerted effort to keep it quiet.

Making a Mess – Your desk should be kept as clean as possible, but
your personal workspace is minor compared to the shared spaces that
are reserved for use by everyone. When you use a conference room or
break area, always clean up after yourself. It is frustrating for those
around you to discover the remains of your salad on the table in the
lunchroom.


Leave Home at Home – Though everyone occasionally must deal with
personal emergencies at work, do your best to leave what is meant for
home at home. If you have children, do not permit them to call you
constantly at the office. Your coworkers will notice and it will likely bother
some of them because it shows that your concentration is not centered
on your tasks and that you take company time for personal issues. The
same rule goes for friends and adult family members. Finally, try to avoid
scheduling doctor appointments or paying bills while at work.


Think Before you speak – This rule applies to many workplace etiquette
breaches. For example, do not complain about your supervisor in the
lunch area, where he or she may overhear. This faux pas could result in
uncomfortable situations. Similarly, do not gossip about coworkers.
Tensions could easily result. When it is time to talk to your boss about
your progress or evaluation, do so in an appropriate setting, such as a
closed office. You never want to blurt out something that you will regret in
front of the entire office.


Control your Emotions – It seems that younger employees struggle with
this issue more often. Issues at work may arise from time to time that elicit
strong reactions from you or those around you. Minimize any emotional
response you may have at work. Remember that constructive criticism is
meant to help you and is not personal. Strong emotions may make you
appear out of control, which is an undesirable workplace trait.


Edit your Email – Review the company email policy and adhere to it. Do
not forward email messages that you receive from friends and family to
coworkers. Never send religious or political emails to people in the office;
it could make people uncomfortable. Do not gossip about or discuss
other people in email, as emails can be sent accidentally to the wrong
person or be intercepted by management. If you do not want others to
read what you have to say, do not send it in an email. Email is a
powerful tool and should be respected, not abused.


HOW TO BEHAVE IN OFFICE: WORKPLACE
ETIQUETTE TIPS

At the workplace one really needs to mind one’s manners. Everyone
around you is noticing your every move and you don’t want to get the title
of the boorish one in office. There are unwritten laws in the office that one
must follow whether it is India or anywhere in the world.
First of all hold the door open for ladies and the boss or your older
colleagues. If you are walking past the door first ensure that you do not
leave the door because it will bang into the person coming in behind you.
If you have just joined the office, then follow the behavior of the others. Be
observant and follow what the others are doing.

Secondly, never ever ask personal questions. It is not the accepted thing
professionally. There are times when you might be tempted or out of habit
wanting to do so. But, hold yourself back from it or else you will be avoided
like the plague by your colleagues every time they see you around. You
don’t want to be clubbed the nosy parker.

Remember that people are proud of their names and identify them with it. If
you want to build up rapport try and address the person by their name.
Make it a point to take extra care and effort to pronounce their name
correctly. Try out handy little tricks to remember the person’s name.
Associate with some trait of the person and you will not forget the name the
next time you meet them. Also be careful of the title. Always, address ladies
with Ms. (pronounced as miss). If you are unsure of their marital status this
is a safe thing to do. Never use the first name and the title for instance if the
person’s name is Vivienne Smith, it is wrong to address her as Ms. Vivienne.
The right way is Ms. Smith or Vivienne if you know her well or she has
given you the permission to address her by her first name.

Whenever you encounter anyone be it in the corridor or office or the
elevator greet them with a pleasant and genuine smile. If you know your
colleagues then greet them with a customary good morning or hello.
Always ensure that you use these three words liberally. They are please,
thank you and sorry. Of course apologize only when you need to and not
again and again or else you will sound insincere.

Learn to use your voice discreetly, whether you are talking face to face or
over the phone. No one wants to hear your personal or professional
conversations and get disturbed. Keep your voice low and if you need to
speak loudly get up and move out.

Remember to wear a smile to work every day. It does not cost you
anything but will go on to enlighten the place and add cheer. Also try to
follow some eating etiquette while enjoying your food at office during your
job.

If you are the last person to leave the room, switch off the lights and the air
conditioner and same with your workstation. Once you have finished for
the day make it a point to switch it off.