Because of this, it can be hard to get the behavioral balance right. Should you treat your coworkers as colleagues? Is it polite to just get coffee for yourself? How do you know when someone wants to chat or just be left alone?
We’ve talked to experienced coworkers from all around the world to get their Dos, Don’ts, other etiquette tips and general advice about how to be a better coworker. Whether you’re interested in the concept, new to coworking, or even a veteran of the shared office, we think you’ll find some useful tips here. And, as always, please share yours in the comments below.
1. Employ Audio Etiquette
Getting the sound balance right in a coworking space is cruci al to success. One area that’s rife with potential for annoyance to others is noise. When you get down to it, people are there to work, and your noise pollution, whether that’s your phone ringing or a loud meeting, could be a distraction.
It’s not rocket science to work out how to keep a lid on the volume. As Lupo Montero, “village wizard” of E-NOISE says, “the most basic politeness rules apply like anywhere else.”
“In my personal experience, when I moved into The Cube, I was working with a small team of three people, which meant that now in a shared space we would need to find alternative spaces to have meetings,” says Montero.
“Coworking spaces are great for many reasons, but there is a small price to pay in terms of privacy. A very obvious ‘don’t’ is attempting to have meetings in a room with other people who don’t care about what you are talking about and who are trying to concentrate on their...
