Evolving workplace etiquette yields interesting comparisons
NIAGARA, Wis. — I recently read a brief article that discussed how different the workplace etiquette was in the 1960s. It triggered my memory of the different workplaces I had experienced — both part-time and full-time. The evolution of what was acceptable back then compared to how it had changed by the time I retired was quite remarkable. Not only were the times different, but the nature of the workplaces themselves — college library, factory, restaurant, office, and healthcare setting— made for some very interesting comparisons. I learned a ton about different workplace customs ...