Professionalism Review Game!

Working With People You Don't Like

100

You see one of your coworkers walking into work. You don't like them very much, but you have to work with them. Do you 1) Greet them. 2) Ignore them, rudely.

1) Greet them.

200

One of your less popular coworkers approaches you to ask a question. Do you 1) Brush them off and ignore them. 2) Answer their questions as best as you can.

2) Answer their questions as best as you can.

300

Is it better to be respectful at work or say what you really think about someone? 1) Respectful 2) Tell them what your really think

1) Respectful

Dressing Professionally

100

Are ripped jeans appropriate for dressing professionally? 1) Yes 2) No

2) No

200

Is a suit and tie appropriate for dressing professionally? 1) Yes 2) No

1) Yes

300

Should you ask your boss before dressing casually on Fridays? 1) Yes 2) No

1) Yes

Talking to Your Boss

100

What is an "okay" topic to discuss with your boss? 1) The weather. 2) Your crazy plans for the weekend.

1) The weather.

200

Should you prepare before you talk to your boss? 1) Yes. 2) No.

1) Yes.

300

Your boss is really intimidating. Should you let this stop you from talking to them? 1) Yes. 2) No.

1) No.

Taking Initiative

100

What is taking initiative? 1) Doing your job. 2) Doing what needs to be done without being asked.

2) Doing what needs to be done without being asked.

200

When should you take initiative? 1) When your work is done. 2) Always.

1) When your work is done.

300

I see that one of my coworkers need help, but I ignore them and continue with my work. What should I have done instead? 1) Ask them if they need assistance. 2) I did the right thing - I should have ignored them.

1) Ask them if they need assistance.

Working Appropriately (Fast/Well or Too Much Fun)

100

When is it okay to work quickly? 1) When there's a requested rush on a project and you need to complete it immediately. 2) When work is slow but you want to go home quickly.

1) When there's a requested rush on a project and you need to complete it immediately.

200

How much fun is too much fun? 1) There's never too much fun to be had at work. 2) When it starts negatively affecting your work.

2) When it starts negatively affecting your work.

300

I work with some jokesters. They thought it would be funny to play a prank on another coworker. I joined in and now we're all in trouble. What should I have done differently? 1) Not played the prank and been professional. 2) Not get caught, obviously!

1) Not played the prank and been professional.