ETIQUETTE

Etiquette is a rules of acceptable personal behavior and courtesy or a code of

behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary
conventional norms within a society, social , company or environment.
So in this case, there are three etiquettes which must be considered. Firstly, Do
not interrupt any personal meetings or when someone is busy with another given task.
Instead, one should wait for the other party to be free for discussion. Getting to know
your colleagues is a good thing but always be respectful of others’ space. In this case,
Halim is in the wrong because he did not think to withold his information when he
entered Ali’s office with the presence of Abu there and he also entered Ali’s office
without making a prior appointment to discuss the matter.
Second, when in the presence of other parties, personal company matters should
be kept to one’s self. Any incrimianting details about the company should not be
revealed in the presence of an unathorized party. Each company also has their own
secrets. In the case of this scenario, Ali shouldn’t have exposed confidential
information (the suprise visit to XYZ company) in regards to his company to
unauthorized parties and those working outside the company. In addition to that, any
possession belonging to a colleague should be steered cleared, be it a text, email, snail
mail or any paper on the printer or desk.
Lastly, one should be professional and keep the conversation limited in addition
to avoiding workplace talk with friends, especially when outside the company. Also,
sharing information about your personal life is a personal choice, but one should be
cautious when it comes to what is shared because some colleagues may be more open
than others and might choose to keep their personal life private. In the heat of the
moment, incriminating details about a company may be revealed. For example in the
age of social media, nothing is "private" anymore. Any complaints or rants made
about one’s colleagues, superiors or work on Facebook or Twitter may be divulged or
misinterpreted by varying parties. Even if the account is private, it can get back to the
involved parties.