3 Simple Reasons Why ‘Good Morning’ At The Workplace Is Important

If you do not work alone in the office, then it is obvious that you have colleagues around you. The people you work around or with are very important in growing your career, even if you don’t see it.

How you interact with your co-workers and your boss is a key determinant in the path your career takes and that is why while applying to that job, it was required that as part of your skills, you are able to work as a team.

So, do you say a morning hello to your co-workers when you get to the office or do you just sit at your desk and start on your daily tasks? Do you see your boss and avoid him or are you keen to pass a greeting? Saying Good Morning may seem as a simple gesture, but it is very important.

3 Reasons Why ‘Good Morning’ At The Workplace is Important

1. You set yourself towards a good day

Does this sound far-fetched to you? Well, it’s not! A morning salutation in the office is the first thing into any conversation you will make throughout the day, be it consulting with your boss about an issue or approaching a colleague about a task. So, when you don’t acknowledge your co-workers by saying hello, you risk setting yourself up for a bad day.

2. You bring out a friendly and approachable feel

When you greet your colleagues in the morning, it communicates that you care about how they are doing even when you don’t. This reassures co-workers that they can come to you for assistance and when you can’t help, they will understand you were not in a position to. Your boss will also want to address a situation face to face instead of sending long memos or emails.

3. It will help boost your interpersonal communication skills

Do you have a problem keeping eye contact during a conversation? It is an important aspect to have if you are to communicate effectively, and the best way to practise is by greeting your co-workers every morning. Set aside one week to try this ritual and document any changes. You will be surprised at how good you get in starting conversations.

Keeping to yourself and avoiding a mere 5 seconds interaction will only make you incapable of addressing an issue, that’s why you find yourself preferring to raise or deal with an issue via email rather than face to face.

Do you believe in the power of a Good Morning hello? Let us know below.