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2) What are ten areas of personal etiquette that apply to the workplace?

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Ten areas of personal etiquette in the workplace include being open to informal conversation, respecting personal space, understanding workplace culture, knowing your rights and responsibilities, and promoting work-life balance.

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Be open to informal conversation with others e.g. Join your co-workers for coffee or lunch.
  2. Become aware of cultural differences and do your best to educate yourself on a variety of perspectives.
  3. Personal Space: Pay attention to cues from co-workers and be aware that standing too close can make the other person uncomfortable.
  4. Shaking Hands: Be respectful of your colleagues' wishes and remain true to your own comfort level.
  5. Understand workplace culture: Know how to dress, communicate, manage time, and resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
  6. Know your rights and responsibilities as an employee.
  7. Importance of workplace safety.
  8. Purpose and process of a performance evaluation.
  9. Maintain positive relationships with past employers.
  10. Promote work-life balance and reduce workplace stress.
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