Comments on: Work Place Ethics – Common Sense and Courtesy Aren’t So Common http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/ All Things Related to Business Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:07:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jeff Kay http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33931 Jeff Kay Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:02:06 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33931 A couple I would add: Stop talking about your medical procedures. I'm sure they're important to you, but I don't really care. And it creeps me out a little. For the love of God, quit heating up fish in the communal microwave. Seriously. It's rude... and what kind of person brings a fish dinner to work, anyway? Have you ever heard of a freakin' ham sandwich? That is all. A couple I would add:

Stop talking about your medical procedures. I’m sure they’re important to you, but I don’t really care. And it creeps me out a little.

For the love of God, quit heating up fish in the communal microwave. Seriously. It’s rude… and what kind of person brings a fish dinner to work, anyway? Have you ever heard of a freakin’ ham sandwich?

That is all.

]]> By: Brian Carr http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33708 Brian Carr Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:43:22 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33708 Glad you enjoyed the post! Glad you enjoyed the post!

]]> By: Brian Carr http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33707 Brian Carr Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:42:45 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33707 I definitely agree. People who don't hold the door really bother me. I definitely agree. People who don’t hold the door really bother me.

]]> By: Tish http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33514 Tish Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:28:45 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33514 This post made me laugh, but it's also so totally true. Common sense and common courtesy... the common part is missing these days. It's just the little things that ought to be done without even having to think about it, but people are just so caught up in their own little world they apparently can't see they just used the last paper towel, or drank the last cup of coffee, or.... This post made me laugh, but it’s also so totally true. Common sense and common courtesy… the common part is missing these days. It’s just the little things that ought to be done without even having to think about it, but people are just so caught up in their own little world they apparently can’t see they just used the last paper towel, or drank the last cup of coffee, or….

]]> By: The Niche Think Tank http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33500 The Niche Think Tank Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:29:03 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33500 Some people are just plain clueless, and as you say, common sense and courtesy aren't so common. I see the same thing when it comes to Manners and Etiquette these days. Say please and Thank You, Excuse me when pushing past someone, chew with your mouth shut. Elbows off the dinner table or whatever table you are at. And for Gods sake don't let your unruly little monster run through the restaurant, it's not a frakking playground, it's a place to eat, get a handle on your kid, your manners and etiquette. Sorry for the rant but I mean it, people are losing all their social etiquette it seems these days. Some people are just plain clueless, and as you say, common sense and courtesy aren’t so common. I see the same thing when it comes to Manners and Etiquette these days. Say please and Thank You, Excuse me when pushing past someone, chew with your mouth shut. Elbows off the dinner table or whatever table you are at. And for Gods sake don’t let your unruly little monster run through the restaurant, it’s not a frakking playground, it’s a place to eat, get a handle on your kid, your manners and etiquette. Sorry for the rant but I mean it, people are losing all their social etiquette it seems these days.

]]> By: Brian Carr http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33467 Brian Carr Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:39:09 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33467 Lisa - I'm 75% with you on turning off the cell phone. Yes, they are certainly a distraction, but if you're not sitting at your desk all day and someone - your kids, spouse, etc. - need to get a hold of you, your cell phone is the most convenient way. How about we compromise and say you should put your cell phone on vibrate once you get into work? Lisa – I’m 75% with you on turning off the cell phone. Yes, they are certainly a distraction, but if you’re not sitting at your desk all day and someone – your kids, spouse, etc. – need to get a hold of you, your cell phone is the most convenient way. How about we compromise and say you should put your cell phone on vibrate once you get into work?

]]> By: Brian Carr http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33466 Brian Carr Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:37:29 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33466 Andrew - Fantastic addition to the list! If you use the last sheet of paper in the printer or copier, PUT MORE PAPER IN THE TRAYS! Andrew – Fantastic addition to the list! If you use the last sheet of paper in the printer or copier, PUT MORE PAPER IN THE TRAYS!

]]> By: Brian Carr http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33465 Brian Carr Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:35:30 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33465 Ben, I don't think I could have worded it any better! I'll come up with the anti-dbag list and post it here. Hopefully it's as well received! Ben, I don’t think I could have worded it any better! I’ll come up with the anti-dbag list and post it here. Hopefully it’s as well received!

]]> By: Brian Carr http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33464 Brian Carr Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:34:08 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33464 Keller - glad you like the list. I'm sure there are a lot more things we could add. If they come to you, leave another comment or two! Keller – glad you like the list. I’m sure there are a lot more things we could add. If they come to you, leave another comment or two!

]]> By: Brian Carr http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/miscellaneous/work-place-ethics-common-sense-and-courtesy-arent-so-common/comment-page-1/#comment-33463 Brian Carr Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:32:56 +0000 http://www.thenewbusinessblog.com/?p=478#comment-33463 Merlyn - great point, although, I do have to confess that I have a squeaky chair, so I'm sure that annoys everyone around me. In my defense, I spray it with WD-40 pretty regularly! Merlyn – great point, although, I do have to confess that I have a squeaky chair, so I’m sure that annoys everyone around me. In my defense, I spray it with WD-40 pretty regularly!

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