Office Etiquette, is it really that hard?
I got to thinking at around 8:30am today as I stared at the coffee pot in my office kitchen which held maybe an ounce of coffee in it clearly not enough for a cup or even a half cup and started thinking…what ever happened to office etiquette or just being a good colleague in the work place?
Don’t get me wrong most of the people I work with are great; they are willing to pick up your fax or copy off the printer and drop it by your desk or take a message if you aren’t able to get a call….
However, this brings me back to the coffee. Why is it that when the coffee pot is just about empty and there is a little more than one cup left does the person taking that last cup think it is OK to just leave the tiny bit that remains? I mean really will anyone drink just that? No and add to that the bottom of the pot is never good so why not just dump it out and make a fresh pot??
So here’s my thought for the day, if you happen to be that person who takes the last bit of coffee don’t leave just that tiny bit at the bottom be a good office mate and make the fresh pot, the person after you will be grateful. And while we are at it, refill the ice cube tray if you take the last of that as well…
Have a great day!
I got to thinking at around 8:30am today as I stared at the coffee pot in my office kitchen which held maybe an ounce of coffee in it clearly not enough for a cup or even a half cup and started thinking…what ever happened to office etiquette or just being a good colleague in the work place?
Don’t get me wrong most of the people I work with are great; they are willing to pick up your fax or copy off the printer and drop it by your desk or take a message if you aren’t able to get a call….
However, this brings me back to the coffee. Why is it that when the coffee pot is just about empty and there is a little more than one cup left does the person taking that last cup think it is OK to just leave the tiny bit that remains? I mean really will anyone drink just that? No and add to that the bottom of the pot is never good so why not just dump it out and make a fresh pot??
So here’s my thought for the day, if you happen to be that person who takes the last bit of coffee don’t leave just that tiny bit at the bottom be a good office mate and make the fresh pot, the person after you will be grateful. And while we are at it, refill the ice cube tray if you take the last of that as well…
Have a great day!
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