Personal Space
Conversational Boundaries
Interacting with Co-Workers
Missing Work
100
What is Personal space?
Personal space is an arms length of space surrounding yourself.
100
Name three appropriate conversational topics at work.
Weather, weekend plans, sports
100
What is an appropriate time to talk with a co worker.
If the conversation is longer than a passing comment, a break is a great time to talk with a co worker.
100
What should you do if you are going to be late to work?
call your boss to let them know
200

What is a sign that someone would like more personal space?

backing away, asking for space

200
Name three topics that you should not talk about at work.
money, religion, politics
200

It is appropriate to comment on how a coworker looks, true or false?

False! Commenting on someone's appearance could make them feel uncomfortable

200

If you miss your bus for work, should you skip your shift?

No, take the next bus and call your manager to let them know you will be late

300
If a customer is in the area where you need to work what should you do?
Wait for them to be done shopping in that area or say excuse me.
300
When are jokes appropriate at work?
On your break when you are with a coworker. As long as the joke is appropriate (under an okay conversation topic) and it is not making fun of anyone. Also make sure the co worker knows it is just a joke.
300
What are two signals a co worker may use to show they don't want to talk right now.
There head is down. They sit at a different table.
300
Name one reason it would be okay to miss work.
You are sick and can't perform your job responsibilities.
400
What should you do if you see someone you know while you are working and want to say hi appropriately?
Say hello and give them a hand shake. Hugging is not always work appropriate so a handshake is best.
400
Is it appropriate to comment on what a customer is buying.
No, it is best stay away from commenting on what the customers are buying.
400
What should you do if co workers are gossiping about another employee.
tell your supervisor later or don't engage in the conversation and continue working.
400
Is it okay to miss work because you are tired and just don't feel like going?
No. Always remember to get a good night sleep on the nights before work.
500
What can you say if someone is in your personal space?
Excuse me can you take a step back you're a little too close. Or you can always take a step back to signal the other person is too close.
500
Pretend you are bagging groceries. What is a polite and appropriate comment you can say to a customer after you are done bagging.
Thanks for shopping. Have a nice day!
500

Is talking about a boss or other co workers at work when they are not around okay?

NO. gossiping at work is never professional

500
If you have an upcoming appointment you can't miss that is during your normal work hours, what should you do.
Tell your boss as soon as you know and request they mark you as unavailable for that day.
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