at work...the code...

Work etiquette is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior in a workplace, in a group or a society. Work etiquette tells the individual how to behave when dealing with situations in a working environment however trivial the situation is.

Common principles
The common general codes of etiquette at the work place are:

Greeting a person well on the first meeting of the day.

In a meeting or in discussion, relevant references should be mentioned without mentioning any person by name who is closely related to the work.

Persons leading a team of people should be able to understand all the views of his/her team before concluding to a decision or making a point.

In a meeting, keeping the handphone/cellular phone in a silent/vibration mode so it does not interrupt the discussions on hand and other members of the meeting.

Likewise, the person can send a message to the calling party who requires urgent attention by excusing himself/herself from the meeting or discussion.

When a person is talking or delivering a speech, other members of the group should not abruptly interrupt him/her. If anything is to be said on the discussed topic, the questions or suggestions should be noted down and raised politely at the permitted time (mostly at the end of the speech).

In general people in higher positions or capacities would prefer to work silently in a workplace. And they expect the same kind of behavior from their subordinates or colleagues and all the people working in the same office or workplace. This helps all in concentrating on the tasks at hand by keeping the noise level down without disturbing the other colleagues or people around them.

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Waiting...

Have you ever waited and waited and waited but did not seem to mind? This picture I remember very well was about waiting. Sitting there on the edge of a bangka, waiting for others to join us for swimming. While waiting, I was just there sitting and enjoying the sun and the other people doing their thing. Life CAN be simple and fun.

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Connections...

It's national election season and time to rethink my position. I am not really that fond of politics but being a concerned citizen requires that at least I should pay attention to what is going on in the government.

It was 1978 when I first had my taste of what American politics is all about. Thanks to my first Republican friend, now deceased. He did not say much as far as the how, why, what of being a Republican, he just lived it. I observed him and I gathered a lot of pointers.

I do consider myself a very conservative democrat and I do admire a republican who is somewhat slightly liberal.
Too bad that in America we are only made to choose one or the other party.

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Relax...

It's summertime and the weather is fine. Much can be accomplished outdoors. Recently I have been very busy with projects in and around the house, and now, out of the house.

My husband says I try to do too much in so little time. I say, there is so much time and I try to do very little. He says I dont know how to relax. I say, to relax is to work, or that working IS relaxing.

But come to think of it, I can only remember one instance where I have really been so relaxed and had that great happy smile on my face. The problem is, I only vaguely remember where it was or what the occassion was. Here is a picture.

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Family Values...

One can't help but admire Governor Daniels recent decision to not run for President in the upcoming 2012 election. The major reason centers mostly on family values. Family comfort, privacy, peace, and security outweigh all the other reasons logical or not.

I am reminded of my late older brother when I read the details of Governor Daniels marriage saga. I am glad of course that the family are back together and living as
normal a life as any family in America.

My late brother was not really the jewel in the family. He has made many wrong decisions all through his life. It included a drinking problem which later took a toll on his health. He was however a very good person inside and always regarded the family as the center of his well-being. He validated himself through identifying with all his sisters, mother, father, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

One thing I admire about him and still do, is that I have never ever heard him complain. He was content with the cards he was dealth with and he played those cards the best way he could.

Sadly he died at a very young age of 36. Those wrong decisions now did not seem so wrong after all. He simply packed on all that he can in the lifespan that was given him. I admire people like him.

I still do hope that Governor Daniels would pursue the presidential race, and If indeed he does I wish the public would leave his marriage issue out of the picture.

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