Workplace etiquette: How to make yourself likeable and pleasant to work with

Here’s one listing you might want to know.  Who doesnt want to be likeable eh?

• Don’t be a whiner who is always complaining and miserable with his/ her lot in life.
• Never use words like ‘can’t’ and ‘won’t', nor phrases like ‘I’m busy’ and ‘that’s not my job’.
• Do not criticise anyone — that’s not your job. And if you get criticised, be professional about it. Do not take it personally.
• Keep personal conversations down to a minimum and keep out of earshot of others.
• It is shabby to look through people’s computers, emails or letters — and don’t ever make the mistake of sneaking into people’s personal property like handbags or wallets. Be responsible for your own property and valuables. If you lose your expensive items, everybody else becomes a suspect and nobody likes being one!
• Never borrow anything from someone’s desk without permission and when you do always return it in good condition.
• Do not misuse office property. Keep your workplace orderly. Do not infringe on other people’s space.
• Be friendly with colleagues of the opposite sex but know where to draw the line. Don’t get involved needlessly in any situation which could lead to embarrassment and could potentially damage not only your reputation, but that of the organisation as well.
• Do not get indulge in office gossip or discuss delicate topics (religion, politics, money, sex etc).
• Do not fidget or make unnecessary sounds which can be distracting to your co-workers.
• Maintain stringent standards of personal hygiene. Do clean up after yourself when you use the restrooms so the next person using it does not have to scrunch up his/ her nose!
• Do not convert your desktop into a place of worship. Since you might be working with people who follow different faiths, it might be better to display a vase of flowers instead.
• Use office privileges like sick leave etc thoughtfully so that you don’t burden your co-workers with extra work.

 acknowledgement goes to:: http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2008/aug/25work.htm

Workplace etiquette: How to show courtesy towards colleagues

• Greet everyone you encounter cheerfully and with a smile on your way into the office. On your way out, remember to thank the receptionist / office boys etc.
• Good bosses, employees and colleagues don’t forget their manners. Remember ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.
• Always show your appreciation with a smile.
• Small talk and light chitter chatter at work is essential; it expresses friendliness without demanding attention. Whether you talk about the traffic or the weather, the vital message is that you are all part of the same team.
• Be polite to hired help like peons, drivers, delivery boys etc.
• Do not talk loudly when you talk over the phone or to your colleagues. Talk in a soft and clear voice.
• Take instructions with grace and give instructions gracefully.
• On occasions like birthdays, staff members should receive a personal gift, good wishes and words of appreciation from the boss and colleagues.
• Always be considerate. The last person to leave the office should not have to switch off all the lights, air conditioners and computers. For example, when a photocopier runs out, whoever used the last sheet of paper should refill it.
• When you are going to get yourself a cup of tea, coffee or a cold beverage, offer to bring one for your co-workers as well.

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.

acknowledgement goes to:: http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2008/aug/25work.htm

dressing up

dressing up is something that i only learn a few years back. sometime when my mom passed away, i just had this sudden change of becoming how she wanted me to be. to explain further, i have 2 brothers and the fear growing up boy-mannered ..mybe.. freaked her out.. so she made me wear dress or skirt when going to church, and she’d bring me to the parlor every now and then. thus, i never learned going to the parlor starting the time she left for abroad. since my mom is tall, she’s usually mistaken to be a model. i always thought she’s somewhere from urma thurman to dayanara torres ^_^ she’s tried all sorts of hair and have tailored clothes.

 there’s the idea behind. By then, we should have a good wardrobe, sleek, crisp, and sophisticated.  wear pieces in the office that are collared. long sleeves are also nice. you look very much respected. it will be great to wear skirts. especially the one that is pencil cut below the knee. there are nice flowing skirt also but wear it with the right blouse. should be cottony and not crisp ones. my guy-friend once told me that whenever he sees a girl in skirts, he feels different. not horny, idiot! he said he feels like he wants to takecre of the girl. something like that. very feminine daw. hihi. that’s one secret revealed as per the shoes… get a pointed heeled shoes. that’s so great for office. flat shoes or short heels are great for skirts but you use them more on casual ocassions. Get a nice white and black plain blouse and a gorgeous skinny jeans. every lady should basically have these.

actually, there are better clothing fashion out there, so i suggest you ms. twenty something to browse out there what and not to wear ^_^ we’ll talk about the hair next time ^_^

so why should you look out for your clothing? well for one, it is important to look good because it gives you self confidence, makes you feel good about yourself

so… where are you now?

so who am i? i guess i can never tell you. wooot! but hello of course guess what this blog is named after?? i am already at my twenty’s and i guess the quarter life crisis poem is an inspiration so to speak. i’m not sure if i’m just silently freaking out but here’s the thing… you are not alone. and here it is.. a blog that would attempt to straigthen things up. so….. where are you now?

a lot of "teeners" can be at a very different stage right now - carrying babies, running family businesses, never rode a car, an office slave, so much single, a wreck, or jus maybe extremely bored with dear life. could be anything. i’m here working 8++ hrs while my friend is making milk, the other is planning for her wedding AWLreadY!! so… where are you now?

in the days to come, i wish we could all help one another. some stuff written here are things i’ve read somewhere and compiled. just sharing you stuff - know what to do now, what stuff you should be having by then… and all those stuff related to being at this age.. twenty something and rolling.