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Office Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts for a Professional Environment

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JULY 18, 2025

Gossiping Office gossip isn’t always bad. In fact, one recent study found that positive workplace gossip may actually improve mental health in some individuals. However, negative gossip is something you should avoid at all times. Accordingly, it can be a good practice to add office etiquette guidelines to the handbook.

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There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. I’m sure you’ve realized while it’s common to have a lot of office politics, it is not fun to work in a gossip-filled environment.

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Office Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts for a Professional Environment

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