Office Etiquette

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• How to Read Business Body Language like a Pro [Forbes.com]

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Consistently doing what you say you’re going to do by the agreed-upon time can go a long way toward securing your reputation as a trusted worker. Managers and co-workers alike appreciate the peace of mind a reliable employee brings to the office; your dependability helps them to do their job well. To make keeping your word easier, try these strategies:

Don’t immediately say “yes”

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When workers wake up feeling ill, they often try to grin and bear it. Admirable as it is to make the attempt, you might be doing yourself and others more harm than good by failing to take time off to get better. Think about these issues the next time you’re tempted to suffer through the day:

Am I contagious?

Are you quick to spot a co-worker’s problem or teach someone a better way to do something? Watch out that your “concern” for others isn’t an attempt to “fix” them.

Before the merriment begins, consider these tips for having fun while still keeping your good name intact:

1.  Stay Away from Shop Talk.

Now isn’t the time to pitch your great new idea or get an update on the status of a project. Leave work at the office, and try to interact on a more social level.

2.  Be Ready for Small Talk.