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At work, someone drops some papers on the floor. You go up to them and help them to pick up the papers. Is that appropriate?
Yes. If someone drops something on the floor, the polite thing to do is to help them pick it up.
You put on the same T-shirt for work all week because it does not look that dirty. Is that appropriate?
Your supervisor asks you for your home phone number you tell him it is none of his business. Is this appropriate response?
No, but why?
You have a new co-worker learning a task that you have been doing for a few months. You tell them that it is challenging but if you can learn it then they can learn it too. Is this appropriate?
Yes! Encouraging a coworker is a good thing to do.
A co-worker leaves his lunchbox on your worktable. You tell him that if he does that again you will throw his lunch in the garbage. Is that appropriate?
No way! What should you do?
You did not have time to brush your teeth or your hair this morning before you went to work. Is this okay?
No. You should always brush your teeth and hair before going to work. If you're finding you don't have time in the morning, what can you do?
You and your co-worker are doing the same task. You tell her that you do the task better than she does. Is that appropriate?
Your supervisor has just come back from their vacation. You go up to them and give them a big hug. Is this appropriate?
No, this is not appropriate. You should not hug your boss (or your teacher).
Your supervisor tells you that you have not been doing the packaging correctly. You ask him to show you how to do it right. Appropriate or not?
Appropriate! If you are not sure how to do something, you should always ask for help.
You put in your earbuds to listen to music while you work. Is this appropriate?
No, this is not appropriate. Explain why.
Your boss tells you and a co-worker to move some small boxes into another room. You tell the co-worker to do it without you because you don’t like to do that. Is that okay?
No. If your boss tells you what work you need to do, you have to do it. Sometimes we have to do work we don't really like to do.
You do not know your schedule for next week. Who can you ask?
Your boss or supervisor.
It is the week after Halloween. You really liked wearing your costume so you put it on and go to work. Should you do this?
No. You should always dress appropriately at work.
You meet a new co-worker who you find very attractive. You find yourself staring at them all the time. Appropriate or not?
No, this is not appropriate. Why?
You have just started a new job. Your co-worker drops a tool on the floor and you laugh. Is that an appropriate response?
No. It's rude and it might cause your coworker to feel bad.
True or False: It's okay if I talk to my coworkers all day while working.
False. You should always focus on your work. When is it okay to talk to your coworkers?
You have just started a new job. Your co-worker makes a joke and you laugh. Is that appropriate or not?
This is a tricky one! It depends on the situation. If you are supposed to be working, it would not be appropriate to be joking and laughing, but if you are on a break or lunch time, it is okay to joke with your coworkers.
You cannot remember what your supervisor asked you to do. You ask them to remind you. Is this okay?
Yes! If you can't remember what you are supposed to do, it is definitely okay to ask your supervisor again.
While you are having your break in the lunchroom you listen to music and do some dance moves. Appropriate?
Yes and no. If you are on your lunch break, it may be okay to listen to music, but you should ask your boss first. It is not okay to start dancing in the break room though.
You overhear a coworker talking to a supervisor about something personal. When you see the coworker next, you ask them about it. Is this okay?
If we overhear a conversation we should not ask the person about it as they have may want to keep it private.