Reply To: What are some important workplace etiquette tips to keep in mind when working in the UK?

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The most obvious workplace etiquette tips that jump out at me are: (1) Arrive on time for meetings & appointments is non-negotiable; (2) Don’t just launch into the content of the meeting as soon as it starts, especially if you are chairing it. Take time to greet each other and make a little bit of small talk (usually weather and travel related) before getting down to business; (3) Be polite: please and thanks you’s are a must; (4) Maintain a professional tone in emails, and ‘kind regards’, ‘best wishes’ or ‘many thanks’ are popular sign-offs; (5) Embrace diversity - the UK is a melting pot of cultures, and embracing diversity is not just encouraged, but expected; (6) A sense of humour is important. British people take great pride in being self-deprecating and able to laugh at themselves; (7) everyone will be on first-name terms. It’s very rare for people to introduce themselves using their title; (8) The UK is a tea drinking nation. It’s a good way to get to know people, over a cup of tea, and you’ll definitely make new friends if you offer to make the tea for your team or even just a colleague every so often.