Workplace Etiquette Answers

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Gossip during work is ______.

A
Unavoidable
B
Entertaining
C
Distasteful
D
Proper
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A compromise can only be reached when ______.

A
Both sides agree
B
One side agrees
C
Neither side agrees
D
An arbiter is involved
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If you share space with other employees, when making phone calls, you should make sure that you ______.

A
Speak as loudly and clearly as you want to
B
Whisper to avoid letting coworkers hear
C
Speak only loud enough to be heard on the phone
D
Leave the office before making business calls
4

Justify the following statement: “Diversity should exist in the workplace.”

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The understanding, acceptance and celebration of differences among people is called ______.

A
Stereotyping
B
Etiquette
C
Diversity
D
Arbitration
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When getting feedback from your supervisor, you should make sure that they know that ______.

A
You resent their criticisms
B
You understand their criticisms
C
You will ignore their criticisms
D
You will offer your own criticisms
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Which of the following is a breach of etiquette?

A
A girl quietly reads a book at the library
B
A man stands in line at a crowded bank
C
A woman talks on her cell phone at the dinner table
D
A teenager greets another teenager and they shake hands
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What is the best way to combat stereotypes in the workplace?

Answer:

The best way to combat stereotypes is to expose those who hold the stereotypes to positive experiences with the group which they are prejudiced against. Education is the best way to combat stereotypes. Stereotypes in the workplace are difficult to combat because many people who believe stereotypes may not realize that they are prejudiced.

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Describe the purpose of the rules of etiquette.

Answer:

Rules of etiquette are in place to help people in social situations deal with each other appropriately. Etiquette helps us to show respect, to be accepted by the larger group and to show good manners.

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Why do some people feel threatened by diversity?

Answer:

Diversity can be threatening because it forces people to confront their own ignorance and prejudices. Diversity introduces a change in behavior or attitude which may threaten assumptions made by people.

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