(By Amy Maingault)
First, consider the impact of your actions on fellow co-workers. Will what you do affect their ability to complete their work? Will it offend any of their five senses—for example, cause a distracting noise? Will it draw undue attention to their mistakes or faults? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then consider an alternative. While you will not be able to avoid affecting others through your actions all the time, considering the impact your actions have may help you minimize the impact.
