Workplace etiquette: How to welcome newcomers

as a twenty something swimming in the corporate world there are a few personality straightening tips we have to learn. we cannot depend on the virtues we learned at home and let experience happen before knowing  how to deal and how to act inside our cashcow edifice.  so here’s a list of office etiquettes you might know or not know be doing:

How to welcome newcomers

• Newcomers should be welcomed by their seniors and colleagues.
• They should be briefed about their jobs and company practices.
• Staff at any level should be introduced to any newcomers they encounter.
• Courtesies should be extended to everyone you meet, irrespective of whether it’s the receptionist or the CEO.
• Avoid asking personal questions regarding the newcomer’s educational qualifications/ parentage/ marital status/ age/ income etc.
• Our names are an important symbol of our identity. Do not mispronounce, misspell or mix-up anybody’s name.’
• Using someone’s first name usually implies that you are superior to him, decidedly equal or friends. Therefore, it is best to start off formally. Use their surnames, preceded by Mr, Mrs or Ms. He/ she can then easily suggest that you use a first name.

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