Q&A for How to Be Professional at Work

Be mindful of the other colleagues around you and act appropriate and respectful. You can also dress in appropriate attire.

Be respectful to coworkers. Avoid office politics and gossiping. Speak clearly when necessary, and learn from constructive feedback.

To start, talk to them and provide examples of times when they have made you feel uncomfortable, disrespected, or insulted; make sure the examples you're providing are factual. If the problem persists, go to a senior manager and discuss your concerns.

Being friendly with customers is not a bad thing. However, it is always important to limit the time of conversation with them , don't let all your time of work be consumed by spending too much time trying to show people you are nice. Greeting them and showing good attitude is enough to show that you are nice.

Write a list of the practices you wish to use and keep it in a drawer within your desk so you can refer to it as needed. each opportunity that presents itself to use an item from the list should be explored. Once you develop a good habit, check it off. If you are shy, make an effort to get to know your coworkers. Asking how their weekend was is a good way to break the ice and build rapport. As you get to know them it may become easier to communicate more effectively and assert yourself professionally within the workplace.

Let your work speak for itself. Each role within an organization complements another role. If you do your work, it will make the workload easier for everyone else. You can also make it a point to acknowledge others when they perform a job well done. Being cordial and greeting your colleagues is a great way to also build rapport. Everyone isn't always going to like you, however good practices will command the respect you deserve.

The best approach when dealing with workplace drama or gossip is to distance yourself from it and not take part. It may be tempting to gossip, but it can only wind up hurting someone. It's better to be kind. If this is a serious issue, it may be beneficial to report your boss to higher management.