Joanna James
When working in co-working spaces, there will be several etiquette rules to follow, such as always clearing up, minimising noise, avoiding using others' things, being considerate and so on.
Amongst the most vital rules to keep in mind when working in a co-working space with others would be to always make sure that you have cleared up after using any common facilities. This could mean tidying up after having coffee with colleagues at a meeting room or depending on the space and facilities provided, cleaning up the communal kitchen after making your lunch; no one would like to wash dirty dishes before using them or to clean up a mess in the microwave! Keeping common facilities tidy and clean for others will help to keep your co-working space a pleasant and happy environment for everyone.
When working within a shared space, it will always be important to minimise the level of unnecessary noise. For instance, you should make sure that the music coming through your headphones will not disturb others and ensure that any discussions with colleagues are not too loud. In other words, any noise that will disturb or distract other workers should be eliminated or minimised. If you require a prolonged discussion with colleagues for matters such as an ongoing project, you should show consideration towards your co-workers and make the effort to book a separate meeting space for your discussion.
It will be important that you avoid using things belonging to others as a habit. For instance, you should not grab a pen from a co-worker's desk if you are departing for a meeting with clients and have forgotten one of your own; you should also not take someone's mug if you have forgotten to bring your own and there are none available in the kitchen! Naturally, if you happen to have built up a rapport with a co-worker, it would be alright to borrow an item from them occasionally but always return it when done. On the other hand, you should take care never to take things of others when they are not present.
It will always be annoying to experience pungent food smells, either in the co-working space as you are working or from the microwave in the kitchen as you are preparing to heat food. Therefore, you should take care not to bring strong-smelling food into your co-working space to avoid irritating others. For instance, strong-smelling food like fish, cabbage and broccoli or foods that are noisy to eat, like crisps, pretzels and nuts are to be avoided. When it comes to clean and comfy co-working spaces in Dubai, a choice to consider would be Nomad Day Bar where you can order from a range of delectable foods and drinks too.
Naturally, by smiling as you arrive and being pleasant and courteous to others, you will contribute towards a happy working environment, which will, in turn, be more productive as well as beneficial for all. You will also have the chance to make new friendships and contacts that will benefit you professionally and personally. However, you should not take being social to extremes; for instance, you should not conduct loud casual conversations within the co-working space that you have struck up a friendship with.
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