College Ettiquete
This is how you should address your professor in an email.
What is Dear Professor [Last Name]? or What is Good Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night?
You should always do this before using someone else’s belongings.
What is ask for permission?
This habit helps you stay on top of homework and assignments.
What is using a planner or calendar?
This is the first step in making a good impression when meeting someone new.
What is making eye contact and smiling?
This is the polite way to handle a phone call when you're in a quiet library.
What is step outside or silence your phone?
You should do this before speaking during class discussions.
What is raise your hand or wait your turn?
You should not do this in group projects if you want a good grade.
What is wait until the last minute or rely on others to do your part?
These are two ways to show you're engaged in class.
What are taking notes and asking questions?
This is how you show active listening in a conversation.
What is nodding, asking questions, and not interrupting?
These are two behaviors that show respect for others in a shared study area.
What are keeping noise down and cleaning up after yourself?
This is the polite way to excuse yourself from a group or study session.
What is say thank you and explain you need to leave?
You should do this before posting about your professor on social media.
What is think twice or avoid it altogether?
This is how you recover from missing an important class.
What is email the professor and catch up with a classmate?
When someone shares a personal issue with you, this is the appropriate reaction.
What is offering support without judgment?
This is why it's considered rude to play loud music on public transportation.
What is it disrupts others and invades personal space?
This is the proper way to enter a class if you're running late.
What is enter quietly and sit in the back?
This is one thing you should never do in someone else’s dorm room.
What is go through their stuff or invite people without asking?
This action often separates A students from B students.
What is visiting office hours for help?
This is what you should do if a group conversation feels exclusive or unwelcoming.
What is speak up respectfully or excuse yourself?
You should always do this before using a public charging station.
What is ask permission or be aware of security risks?
This is how to professionally disagree with a classmate.
What is listen first, then share your view respectfully?
These are two habits that can damage your college reputation.
What are gossiping and constantly showing up late?
This is a strategy to avoid burnout during midterms or finals.
What is pacing your study time and getting rest?
This is the best way to handle an awkward moment in a group setting.
What is laugh it off or shift the topic naturally?
These are two unwritten rules when attending a public college event.
What are not interrupting speakers and being open-minded?