The good, the bad and the ill-mannered

1. Arrive on time - Being late for meetings wastes other people's time and creates a bad impression. If you are going to be late, phone in advance to let people know.
2. Turn that phone off - If you're expecting a very urgent call, ask everyone present if they mind you leaving your phone on.
3. Acknowledge emails - Even if you can't respond immediately, drop them a brief note to let them know their message has been received.
4. Say hello! - You all work in the same place, a quick hello as you walk passed costs nothing.
5. Cut down on the swearing - Swearing tends to engender swearing, so if you make an effort to cut it out, others should follow suit.
6. Make proper introductions - No matter how informal your working environment, making proper introductions ensures everyone knows each other's role in attending the meeting and will help to make it more productive.

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