Concerning Offices

- One's garb is always to be in accordance with the office's standard dress code. This is a fact that should be known before the first day of work... in order to prevent under or over dressing

- Establishing oneself as an early riser in the beginning is better than establishing oneself as a late arriver unless bearing coffee, doughnuts, or bagels.

- One is to get psyched on the way to work with a series of carefully chosen tunes or morning public radio

- Elevator doors should be held. Followed by eye contact and a friendly greeting when others enter. Eye contact after the doors are closed can be awkward.

- Upon arrival, one is to always turn the lights on in the lobby. To forget is absent-minded

- Mail is to be dispersed in a timely fashion.

- There is no such thing as a stupid question, unless you ask it too late.

- One is to position himself at the urinal furthest from the bathroom entrance according to age.

- If someone's door is shut, slide the paper under the door to prevent awkwardness.

- Cell phones are to be placed on vibrate. Facebook and google chat on silent.

- Personal sites are to be visited only in moderation. With quick access to Outlook and work-related sites just a click away.

- One must be mentally prepared to eat lunch alone until confidence is gained to invite others to join.

- If asked to perform duties outside of one's expertise, the answer is always an enthusiastic yes.

- Although sometimes requested, time off is granted not demanded.

- Small talk is just that: small. Do not add unnecessary depth to conversation.

- Use of sarcasm in the office is still establishing itself. Heed caution: it varies on corresponding ages.

- One is to always empty the coffee upon departing the office. To forget leaves a burnt coffee pot. And a tarnished reputation.

- Leaving the office is to be celebrated again with a well-prepared mix... regardless of departure time.

More to come as time goes on.