Question

Write a set of brief instructions to your peers about the importance of professional and courteous verbal and nonverbal communication in settings such as interviews and workplaces. Write a short introduction explaining what you are writing and why, and then provide numbered instructions with brief examples or explanations.

Answer 1

I am writing this set of instructions in order to motivate everyone to think about how important it is to be professional and courteous in professional settings. This includes places such as offices, work events, interviews and workplaces. Following these instructions will help you become better suited to professional environments, and would most likely allow you to further your career.

These are the instructions that you should follow in order to make this transition easier:

1. Always say hello when meeting someone (for example, use words such as "hello," "good morning" or "welcome back.")
2. If other people arrive after you, try to make them feel included (explain the conversation you were having, make sure they understand what their role is meant to be).
3. Do not bring up personal problems or stories during work hours (this includes many kind of stories, but is particularly important when it comes to stories that are very detailed or contained private information).
4. Keep your questions until the end, and when asking them, be polite about it (do not interrupt a conversation or discussion until the person has actually finished explaining everything).
5. If you need to clarify anything, make sure you ask in a kind way (do not assume that the person was unclear or left out information on purpose).