Bring Your Manners To Work Day

Categories:: Special Interest
Tags:: Awareness Work
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: First Friday of September
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Bring Your Manners To Work Day arrives on the first Friday of September, reminding us that good etiquette extends to our professional lives. Take this opportunity to reflect on your workplace interactions, practice active listening, and foster a more positive and respectful environment for everyone. Make a conscious effort to be polite, considerate, and mindful of others.

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Expected Bring Your Manners To Work Day Deals

While traditional ‘deals’ are less common for Bring Your Manners To Work Day, many organizations and training providers offer special programs. Look for discounts on professional development courses from institutions like Dale Carnegie Training, or free webinars on workplace communication from The Emily Post Institute. HR software providers such as BambooHR and Workday may feature content on fostering positive company culture. Publishers like Harvard Business Review often highlight articles on leadership and team dynamics. Additionally, office supply retailers like Staples or Office Depot might promote products that help organize workspaces, contributing to a more respectful environment. We will update this page with confirmed live programs as September approaches.

Platform Guide for Bring Your Manners To Work Day

Tag National Today (linkedin.com/company/nationaltoday) and use #WorkplaceManners. Share a post about the most important etiquette rule in your industry.

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Mention @NatlToday and use #BringYourMannersToWorkDay. Tweet a quick tip for improving communication with colleagues.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #MannersAtWork. Post a question to your network: ‘What’s one small act of kindness that makes a big difference at work?’

Bring Your Manners To Work Day Hero

Emily Post

Born in 1872, Emily Post was an American author whose book 'Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home' (1922) became a foundational guide to social conduct. Her work emphasized courtesy and consideration as the basis of all good manners, influencing generations on how to navigate social and professional situations with grace and respect. Her principles remain relevant in modern workplace etiquette.

History of Bring Your Manners To Work Day

They say good manners will open doors that the best education cannot. It is important to have healthy relationships with bosses, colleagues, and clients, to have a good work environment that won’t burn you out. In today’s modern times, manners are no longer limited to gestures like holding the door open for someone or making polite conversation. The way we present ourselves, using meeting hours for browsing on our phones, and many other things make up office etiquette. This is exactly why The Protocol School of Washington created Bring Your Manners To Work Day in 2013 to remind people about the importance of courtesy and manners in the workplace.

A study conducted by Robert Half Technology shows that 64% of Chief Information Officers surveyed said that the rules of the modern workplace are changing due to the increased usage of cell phones, tablets, and other electronic devices, leading to violations and a relaxed attitude towards office etiquette. This figure has increased from 51% from only three years ago.

Commemorated on the first Friday of September every year, Bring Your Manners To Work Day is a much-needed reminder to all that the workplace has a decorum to be followed, and that bad manners are just bad for business.

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Third Millennium B.C.

Ancient Etiquette

The Ancient Egyptian Ptahhotep wrote “The Maxims of Ptahhotep,” a guidebook on civil virtues like being kind to others and honesty.

2013

Bring Your Manners To Work Day

The Protocol School of Washington creates Bring Your Manners To Work Day.

2013

Double Trouble

According to Bob Sullivan and Hugh Thomson, if we do two things at once, the output will be mediocre for both tasks.

2014

Plugged In

An article published in Entrepreneur Magazine states that Millennials have become addicted to technology, checking their phones at least 43 times a day.

Bring Your Manners To Work Day FAQs

When is Bring Your Manners To Work Day?

In 2026, Bring Your Manners To Work Day falls on Friday, September 4, providing a perfect end-of-week reminder to practice professional courtesy.

How important are manners in the workplace?

Workplace manners are crucial for fostering a positive environment, improving communication, and building strong professional relationships. Studies show that good etiquette can reduce conflict and increase team productivity.

What are common workplace etiquette issues?

Common issues include interrupting colleagues, excessive phone use during meetings, messy shared spaces, poor email communication, and gossiping. Addressing these can significantly improve office harmony.

Why was Bring Your Manners To Work Day created?

This day was established to highlight the often-overlooked importance of civility and respect in professional settings. It serves as an annual prompt for individuals and organizations to reflect on and improve their workplace conduct.

Bring Your Manners To Work Day Activities

Self-evaluate your workplace etiquette
Observe yourself and take note of where your manners may be lacking at the workplace. It’s better to self-evaluate and rectify than have someone else point it out!
Practice good manners
Don’t limit your good manners to just one day. Start practicing little changes, such as listening to your colleague with undivided attention, or not leaving that coffee stain on a tabletop. Gradual changes may lead to a lifestyle overhaul, at the workplace at least.
Share on social media
Share your awesome workplace and awesome work buddies with the rest of the world using the hashtag #BringYourMannersToWorkDay. Not only is it fun, but it will also be a subtle hint to that colleague who needs to be mindful about his manners!

5 Bad Manners To Avoid At The Workplace

Speaking loudly
We tend to speak three times louder on calls than in person — keep your volume down.
Being late
Always be punctual for meetings, conference calls, and everything else — respect other people’s time.
Don’t leave a mess
If our colleagues are our work family, then our office is our second home — clean up your mess and don’t expect the staff to take care of it every time.
Airplane mode
As tempting as it is, don’t check your phone in the presence of others — pay attention to them and your surroundings.
Don’t ‘borrow’
Don’t assume it is alright to borrow something from other people’s desks without permission.

Why We Love Bring Your Manners To Work Day

The art of manners
We are not saying that everyone is primitive or lacks good manners entirely. But our attitudes at the workplace have increasingly become relaxed, and Bring Your Manners To Work Day serves as a good reminder that our offices are in fact, not our bedrooms.
An inspiration for all
Even if one person displays good manners at the workplace, it can inspire others to follow. After all, everyone looks up to model employees.
It’s good for business
Good manners lead to better understanding between employees, better coordination, and just an overall better office environment. All this is beneficial for business and the company image.