The missing red stapler and other uncivilized work behavoir

Etiquette expert Pamela Eyring shares some tips on workplace civility with Tyler Ryan

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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–The average American, according to Pamela Eyring from the Protocol School of Washington, spends about 90,000 hours working throughout their lifetime.  With all that time, approximately a third of every day, there are times when maintaining civility and respect are forgotten.

Eyring offers a few thoughts on ways to ensure that things remain pleasant…or as pleasant as possible, at work.  “Here’s some food for thought,” says Eyring, “Don’t leave half eaten food in the community refrigerator for weeks at a time.”  Eyring says to have respect for your co-workers and clean-up after yourself like you would at home.  This includes doing cleaning up common dishes and silver.  While on the topic of the public lunch area, remember, if you didn’t bring it, don’t eat it.

Another topic that can cause stress are simple things like borrowing a stapler from a desk and not returning it.  “Although you may not own it personally, it becomes yours for the duration of your stay at a job.”  Eyring suggests asking to borrow anything off a co-workers desk.

We all want to smell nice, but refrain from using overpowering perfume or cologne that may be an irritant to someone in the next cube over, or even a potential client.  The other concern that is brought up with it comes to your “personal space,” is grooming.  “The workplace,” Eyring says, “isn’t the place to cut your nails or floss your teeth.”

For more tips on ensuring the civility of your home away from home, check out Eyring’s website, HERE.