Office Etiquette 101 DOs and DON'Ts

Why is it that office etiquette is so important?

The basic answer is that with good office etiquette everyone can be comfortable and effective in the workplace. Of course, 100% comfort and efficiency is an impossible ideal but we can say that 90 percent is a good margin to shoot for and by using good etiquette techniques and behaviors, we think you can achieve 90% or perhaps even above, as far as etiquette is concerned.

What makes for good office etiquette then? Simply put, having good office etiquette means that you are respectful and considerate both of your co-workers and of the overall office environment around you.

With that said, here are a few situations where we think you should be especially mindful of having good workplace etiquette.

NOISE
The simplest thing to cover here is having good etiquette when it comes to talking. Usually, talking too loudly or too much are the problems here. If you're unsure whether or not you're doing these things in the office, it can usually be as simple as asking one of your co-workers. A related subject here is the question of phone calls, again, talking too loudly can be an issue as well as discussing things over the phone that are really too personal in nature and not appropriate for a workplace environment.

PHYSICAL TOUCH
The short answer here is just don't do it. Today's office climate, just like society as a whole, is currently undergoing a bit of a shift in how we view the nature of physical touch between people like co-workers or general acquaintances. Overall, it's always best to be reserved and considerate.

PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE
This tactic which includes such behaviors as saying something slightly petty to make others feel guilty or more generally, acting in an underhanded way to try and punish someone, will not only affect others in the short term but will also affect you in the long term. Needless to say, all of these effects will be negative.

GOSSIPING
Gossip can sometimes be seen as a form of currency in offices because people do like to be let in on secrets and they can feel special or privileged if they feel they know something that others don't but this kind of behavior just leads to social stratification and will ultimately lead to infighting among co-workers. So it's best to avoid gossip.

TIMELINESS
Just show up on time. If you're a person who's chronically late, you'll develop a reputation as someone who doesn't take their job responsibilities seriously. Also, it's important to remember that punctuality is about respecting other people's time, as well as your own.

OFFICE EVENTS
In short, you should always try to attend them when you're able. Of course, missing out every once in a while is certainly fine but you don't want to develop a reputation as somebody who's always too important or too busy to participate in office events. Overall, you want to be seen as a team player within your office.

COMMON USE SPACES
The biggest issue with this type of danger zone is usually the question of overall cleanliness. Let's start here by talking about the office kitchen or break room. In short, keep things clean. If you make a mess, clean it up, it's that simple.

Of course, you're not perfect and neither is anyone else and it's unreasonable to expect perfection from anyone including yourself, however, if there is someone in your workplace who's consistently breaking the rules of good office etiquette, it can lead to a demoralized and unproductive workplace and it should be dealt with. So the simplest way to proceed then in these kinds of situations is calmly and rationally, personally and in private if you can help it, and directly.

In conclusion, if you follow all of the advice we've put forward here today, you should hopefully be seen by your co-workers and your superiors as someone who's cooperative and a valued member of the company.
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[WillardTurner]

So funny to watch these guys acting out the scenarios.

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[sean_m]

D A M N.
Sven's pinstripe suit looks amazing

[WhyDoesMyCodeNotCompile]

Preston is very similar to my vision of a dashing, sleek android being operated by a benevolent, good-mannered artificial intelligence, that I would probably welcome as a global overlord.

[ishowyouapple]

Unfortunately people that have good office etiquette are more likely to find this video than a holes who make the office worse for everyone.

[gawbo]

I absolutely love the etiquette videos. Thank you so much. I am anxiously waiting and hoping for a hosting a dinner party etiquette video :D

[qwaqwa]

Don't boast, "My monitor is bigger than yours!"

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Preston is getting better video by video

[TomMcMorrow]

How serendipitous, I was just reading about office etiquette this morning in the Complete Book of Etiquette (which lives up to its claim at 800 pages!). I find proper decorum and the education thereof a tangential hobby to my interest in men's fashion, and I love that your channel covers it as part and parcel of being a gentleman.

[rmt]

Excellent video: you hit all the right points for surviving the office environment. I always find something valuable in your videos that I can use in my life, whether professional or personal. Thanks, guys!

[furdiebant]

My office is moving from a 2 person per office approach to open plan. Absolutely dreading it.

[angiemoran]

The examples are too funny. I’ve seen some of these behaviors in the office, and I’ve been guilty of some. When we spend so much time at work, it can be easy to let your personal life enter in a bit. Thanks for the great reminders :)

[mohammadfaisal]

This was amazing. However I think you could've added something about using the office restrooms.

[olayideakinyode]

This title is a bit misleading however as a lady, I enjoyed every second of this video!

Thank u Preston!

[prisonmike]

This is great for what I do. I help adults with developmental delays obtain employment, and this video is direct and concise, and while my clients may not have office jobs, most of this video is applicable to all sorts of fields. Great video!

[herbeyspucturs]

Great video, great duo, too classy to handle.

[elizabethjones]

We should never stop teaching manners.
Thank you for making this video.

[richardcabrera]

Thanks for the video. I was just offered a job where I will be in the office 100% of the time. My previous 15 yrs experience has been strictly outdoor labor. This will be a whole new world for me. I’ll probably watch this video a few more times. Thanks.

[tarasov]

Manage the smell also. Don't smell like cigs.

[DutchPlanDerLinde]

Great work, I aren't working in an office or never have been, but these videos are still very entertaining and pleasant to watch. Thank you, good work Sven and Raphael! I love to see the channel and especially the Gentleman's Gazette crew grow.