Teach Middle East Magazine May 2014 issue 1 vol. 1 | Page 17

Inside The Staffroom

INSIDE THE UAE STAFFROOM:
DOS AND DON’TS

T

DON’T

he UAE staffroom may appear
to be more casual than what you
are accustomed to. However,
it is still imperative that you
practise good manners and be ever so
careful to dot your “I”s and cross your
“T”s. Here are a few dos and don’ts
that you should keep in mind.

Gossip

DO
Greet everyone you meet on
campus.
This is simply good manners and a
sign of acknowledgment and respect.
It also helps to smile while greeting as
this helps to lighten the mood. Be sure
to also enquire about your colleagues’
families, especially if you know that they
have children. Greetings matter because
people matter and everyone is important.

Follow the procedures that are
in place.
They are there for a reason. If there
is something for which you need
clarification, follow the chain of protocol
to attain this. Try not to rely too much
on the experiences of others, because
each person’s personality, experience
and perspective are different.

Be flexible.
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