How to Be Polite to a Coworker
Unless you are self-employed on a private island, you probably work with a number of other people. Being polite to your coworkers is the best way to promote a positive working environment. Follow these guidelines to be polite to the people working around you.
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Instructions
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Show them kindness. If you see your coworker in need, offer to help them. This could be as simple as picking up a dropped pencil or filing documents for them.
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Greet your coworker with a kind word. Ask about their day, their family or a recent project.
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Offer to pick up something for them on your way to the copy room or break room.
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Be mindful of your body language. If you seem uncomfortable or anxious around them, they will notice.
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Listen to what your coworker has to say. You may have heard the same story about solving a work problem many times before, but if you listen carefully you might gain new insight.
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Speak appropriately to your coworker. Use kind words with no foul language or slang.
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Tips & Warnings
Basically, put your coworkers' needs before your own. This is the essence of being polite.
If you have a disagreement about something, try to give them the benefit of the doubt. Confront them with kindness and respect.
