Office Etiquette

Office Etiquette

A lady always washes and puts away her dirty dishes and utensils she uses from the office break room. She never leaves them in the sink.

In the office if she takes the last of stocked items (paper, soda, paper towels, etc.), she replenishes them.

If she takes the last cup of coffee, she makes a fresh pot.

She does not leave her leftovers in the office refrigerator for a long time.

She does not take the liberty to sample someone else’s food from the refrigerator.

She refills the ice tray.

She does not give out the phone numbers of people she works with.

When in a meeting if a lady needs to use the restroom, she quietly leaves the meeting and should not announce where she is going.

A lady delivers messages she takes accurately and timely.

A lady does not barge into another person’s office, even if the door is open.

A lady directs people she is the supervisor of. She does not dictate to them.

A lady understands that sick children are more important than deadlines.

A lady should remain composed at the office. She should calmly excuse herself, if she is on the verge of tears or of losing her temper.