- The Public Private Call
Coworkers don't need to know how your date went last night, so tone down your phone conversations.
- E-mail Vents
Build in a cool-off period before pressing "send" on a rant. Don't e-mail anything you wouldn't want to see on the company bulletin board.
- Mute Button Fail
Conference calls should not be punctuated by the sound of crunching Doritos. That's what the "mute" button is for.
- Bad Hygiene
Mix in a toothbrush or some mouthwash after lunch. Please.
- Good Hygiene Gone Wrong
Flossing or gargling in the office is tacky. Use the restroom.
- Oversharing
"Reply" and "Reply to all" are separate buttons for a reason. Don't spam people with needless correspondence.
- Facebook Familiarity
Best not to dis the company with your status updates, whether or not you have colleagues among your online friends.
- Oral Fixation
Chew with your mouth closed, just like mom said. If you must chew gum, be discreet.
- Ringtone Mania
You think the theme from Shaft is a cool ringtone. You are correct, but the whole office need not be reminded of your pop-culture expertise.
- TMI
In briefings, share only details that need to be shared; if they want to know every incremental step, they'll ask.
- Working Blue
The workplace isn't a frat house. Dispense with the f-bombs and sexual innuendos -- even with the same sex.
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