- posted by Mail Clerk @ 3:28 PM | Permanent Link

OFFICE ETIQUETTE: EYE CONTACT

"And stop staring at me, will ya? You got those bug-eyes..." --Ghostbusters

It's long been rumored that staring someone down is a sign of trustworthiness and a healthy business attitude. Well, it maybe the latter, but it's certainly not the former. In fact, it's creepy. You can look away from people occasionally when you talk with them. Even if you're sitting across from them at a desk or table and even if "important business" is being discussed. After all, direct eye-to-eye contact for prolonged periods is pretty intense, and I don't like all the folks in my office that much to wanna do that - do you? No one likes being glared at by complete strangers - why tolerate it for people you're just slightly more acquainted with? So, don't be creepy and stare. Weirdo.

It's just polite...