Etiquette between colleagues

7. Respect other people’s time

When your schedule is packed with deadlines, how do you react when “that” colleague insists on asking a laundry list of questions at the end of the meeting? Especially, if those questions could easily be answered via email or in a one-on-one?
Or — how do you feel when you have a great idea to share, but can’t get a word in edgewise as a coworker insists on dominating the discussion?
There’s a big difference between asking for clarification of a misunderstood point and holding other staff hostages while you ask a presenter to repeat half of what they’ve said already. Generally, the proper etiquette for business meetings is: if it ends before you have the opportunity to share a brilliant proposal, ask to speak with your supervisor privately or send an email to create a paper trail.
Also, remember that making workplace besties is great, but you’re at work to accomplish needed tasks, not to play the social butterfly. It’s okay to exchange pleasantries and the occasional (appropriate) joke, but don’t stand in someone’s office doorway gabbing away when it’s clear they want to get down to business.

8. Learn how to remember names

One of the most important parts of business etiquette is knowing how to greet people properly. Most people understand the importance of first impressions and a firm handshake but remembering names matters, too.
Here are a few tested and true tricks to remember people’s names:

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  Create a mental picture that helps you recall their name — for example, if someone’s name is Mrs. Duckworth, you might picture a mallard wearing a dollar bill hat.
  
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  Repeat the person’s name several times throughout your introduction. Repetition helps you to put a name to a face and make it stick.