Workplace Etiquette

adjective showing a lack of consideration for others; thoughtless

• It was inconsiderate of him to speak loudly during the meeting.
• She was being so inconsiderate by not cleaning up after herself in the kitchen.
• I can't believe how inconsiderate he was for not inviting me to the party.
• His inconsiderate actions left a trail of hurt feelings in their wake.

noun behavior or language that is morally or sexually offensive

adjective indecent

• The court ruled that the defendant's actions constituted indecency and he was charged accordingly.
• I can't believe she showed up to the party dressed like that, it's pure indecency.
• That movie was full of indecency, I couldn't even watch it till the end.
• The indecency of their behavior towards each other was evident in their harsh words and actions.

noun a person who constantly finds fault or complains

verb to annoy or irritate by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands

• She continued to nag him about completing his work on time.
• My mom always nags me to clean my room.
• Stop nagging me, I'll get it done eventually.
• The thought of failure nagged at the back of his mind.

noun the quality of being polite; showing consideration and respect for others

• Politeness is a key aspect of professional communication in the workplace.
• Using politeness can help avoid unnecessary conflicts in everyday interactions.
• Being polite is just common courtesy, you know?
• Politeness is like a shield that protects relationships from harm.

noun a conversation or discussion held outside of the usual or appropriate setting, often involving confidential or sensitive information

• It is unprofessional to talk out of school and discuss confidential information with unauthorized individuals.
• Hey, let's not talk out of school about what happened at the party last night.
• Don't be a snitch and talk out of school about who broke the window.
• She always knows when someone is talking out of school and spreading rumors.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• Please excuse me while I go do my business in the restroom.
• Hey, I'll be right back, just need to do my business real quick.
• Gotta go do my business, be back in a jiffy.
• It's time to stop procrastinating and do your business, get to work!

noun A person who frequently uses vulgar or obscene language

adjective Describing someone who frequently uses vulgar or obscene language

• She was reprimanded for being potty mouthed during the board meeting.
• I can't believe how potty mouthed he is when he's angry.
• She's known for being a bit potty mouthed when she's had a few drinks.
• His potty mouthed comments left a bad impression on everyone at the party.