Office Etiquette

Behavior of one of the colleagues today prompted me to write this. This guy was using an internet phone and talking so loud that I could hear him even when I closed my room door. And this guy was sitting in a bull-pen sharing the office space with at least 4 other persons. Imagine their fate! So, this guy goes on and on for about 25 to 30 minutes and when his vocal chords start wearing down, he stops and doesn't even have the basic courtesy of saying sorry to his colleagues! I was wondering, with so many nerve endings in the body and a 100000 million brain cells how can someone be so insensitive???

Office Etiquette Dos and Don'ts (source: somewhere from internet)
Do.....

1. Say good morning
2. Say thank you
3. Say please
4. Be helpful
5. Be friendly
6. Be polite
7. Seek help for anger problems
8. Dress professionally
9. Ask permission to enter a co-workers' space or cubicle
10. Show appreciation
11. Control your emotions
12. Have a sense of humor
13. Be courteous and show respect toward others
14. Take responsibility for your mistakes
15. Be helpful; ask if help is needed
    

Don't.....

1. Talk harshly
2. Condescend
3. Backstab
4. Gossip
5. Be rude to customers
6. Bad mouth the company
7. Bring your personal life to work
8. Take long breaks or lunches
9. Say it's not your job
10. Interrupt others
11. Have an office romance
12. Use drugs or alcohol at work
13. Wear provocative clothing
14. Be a chronic complainer
    

Using Mobile Phones

1. Use your vibrating alarm feature.
2. Taking a call in a restaurant is okay, but not if it is going to become involved.
3. Excuse yourself and go where you won't disturb others.
4. Watch your speaking volume.
5. Folks tend to speak louder than is necessary on wireless phones.
6. When in a meeting or even in a public place, it is best to have your voice mail set to receive your calls -- unless you are looking for an important call (Then you'd use your vibrating alarm).
7. Never take a call at a public gathering such as a theater or a church.
8. Get a "hands-free" kit for making and taking calls while driving.
9. Stop the car to make calls if possible