Don’t interrupt your colleagues. Not only is it disrespectful but it’s a sign of poor social skills.
Pull the plug on office chatter. It is reasonable to bond with your colleagues but when you are disrupting other colleagues or hindering productivity it is time to stop.
Don’t be loud. It’s not just rude, it’s intrusive. Be mindful not to invade other people’s personal space.
Don’t eat smelly food. It can be very offensive to a coworker, so save the exotic fish or bag of buttery popcorn for your down time at home.
Don’t use slang or text-speak.An email should be handled as a formal letter, and don’t forget, emails can be kept on a company’s record for years.
Share the credit. Not acknowledging a colleague’s work can ruin your reputation. You won’t come across as a team player, [but instead] you will come across as a self-indulgent individual who just cares about his or her promotion.
Hold back on the perfume. When it comes to perfume there are a lot of people who overdo it. It’s disruptive and many people are allergic to it. If you can’t control yourself, don’t wear it at all.
Office attire should stay on the conservative side. It’s best to be traditional. Still, not all offices are the same so think about who you’re meeting with and then plan your wardrobe accordingly, always keeping in mind a business casual attire.
Keep your ring tone under control.The music can be distracting, so it’s best to keep your phone on vibrate.
Keep the office clean. Your boss shouldn’t have to tell you this. If you have a cup of coffee, wash the cup or throw your cup out if it’s disposable. If you have food in the refrigerator that you don’t take home, it should get thrown out. Be clean and respectful of your coworkers and work environment.
Don’t get too personal at work. It not only kills productivity, but when you disclose too much you become vulnerable and it’s not a good thing in the business environment.
Be on time. Being punctual says a lot about your personal values. When you’re constantly late, you are basically giving a silent message that you don’t care.
Don’t take personal calls at your desk.If absolutely necessary, it’s fine to take a personal call at your desk, but end it quickly so that you don’t disturb those around you — especially if it’s an open office space.
Wear appropriate footwear at work. The way people perceive you is everything and it’s important to project a professional image. Also keep in mind the responsibility and safety standards of your profession when choosing the correct footwear.
Don’t come to work if you’re too sick.The rule of thumb is if you’re contagious you should stay home.
Use appropriate office posture. Don’t prop your feet up on your desk or a chair as it is very unprofessional and gives off a lazy appearance.