


{"id":7599,"date":"2020-12-15T21:33:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T17:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=7599"},"modified":"2024-10-04T16:49:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T12:49:25","slug":"virtual-meeting-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/virtual-meeting-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Meeting Etiquette Guide 2022 | 33 Tips to Show You\u2019re a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many of our pre-pandemic work norms have gone out the window now that remote work is standard, but we still have a certain amount of decorum to respect. The key is to maintain professionalism while also being understanding of the people who are struggling to balance work-from-home life. To maintain professionalism and foster team connections during remote work, consider incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/virtual-icebreakers\/\">ice breakers for virtual meetings<\/a> to engage your colleagues and build rapport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some virtual meeting etiquette rules we can abide by these days? Below, I\u2019ll walk you through 33 tips to ensure that you\u2019re considerate on your next work call.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Meeting Etiquette: Before the Call<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Find a quiet place to take the call.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking calls in a noisy place is a big virtual meeting etiquette no-no. But sometimes, it\u2019s unavoidable. If you\u2019re at the office, see if you can reserve a conference room in advance. If you\u2019re at home, do your best to find a private room where you can shut the door and be away from distracting sounds. If, however, you have pets, roommates, family, or noisy coworkers, install the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancel out background noise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so attendees don\u2019t hear them. This tool is a must-have for remote teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/krisp-app.png\" alt=\"krisp app\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/krisp-app.png 1000w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/krisp-app-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/krisp-app-380x266.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/krisp-app-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Eliminate background distractions.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/video-conference-best-practices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, set up your camera and look at a preview of what your coworkers would see. Is there anything moving in your background, such as people walking by? Is there an unprofessional piece of decoration or something else that might distract people? Try facing your camera to a blank wall and sitting in front of it there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Cull the attendee list.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too many workers have had the experience of sitting in on conference calls where they either didn\u2019t speak at all or spoke so little that they questioned why they even needed to be there. Look at every attendee list with a sharp eye and try to keep the list as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as possible. If someone doesn\u2019t absolutely need to attend, give them their time back to spend it in a more productive way. And if you still feel uneasy about culling that list because you think some people need to know what\u2019s being discussed in the meeting, remember you can always email them the meeting notes later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Send an agenda to everyone beforehand.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/effective-meeting-agenda\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting agenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though an underutilized tool, can be the difference between a productive meeting and a waste of time. Agendas clearly outline high-level bullet points about what will be discussed; that way, every attendee can prepare appropriately and know what to expect. Optimize discussions and ensure you end on time by crafting and sending a meeting agenda to all participants well ahead of the virtual meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Assign a meeting leader.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want your virtual meetings to run smoothly, it\u2019s crucial that you assign a meeting leader. This is the person who facilitates discussions and makes announcements, such as when it\u2019s time to take a break. Having a meeting leader ensures that there\u2019s always a designated person to move the meeting along and make sure people aren\u2019t talking over each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Keep those virtual backgrounds professional.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Zoom virtual backgrounds unprofessional? It depends on the background choice and the company culture, of course, but I\u2019d say, in general, using a virtual background is fine (and a good way to maintain work-from-home privacy) so long as it\u2019s not distracting or offensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re struggling to find a virtual background that projects a professional image, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has plenty of free images in its gallery. And once you set a background through the Krisp app, it shows up as a default across all the communication apps so you can maintain consistency, regardless of if you\u2019re using Zoom or Teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Turn off any sound-making devices: your phone, a fan, the TV, radio, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the room you\u2019re in may seem silent enough to you, pay attention to any devices that might be emitting sound, especially if the device is blowing air into your microphone (ceiling fans, air purifiers, air conditioning vents, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sounds may seem harmless to you, but when it\u2019s amplified by the microphone, it can make your audio sound choppy to your coworkers. Again, this is where installing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will come in handy. The app will cancel out distracting background noises so you and your coworkers can focus on the meeting at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[demo-new]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Don\u2019t have people in the same room as you when you\u2019re on the call.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you might think you can get away with having your husband sitting quietly off-screen in your home office during your virtual meeting, it\u2019s still not a good idea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, when someone invites you to a meeting, they\u2019re inviting you and only you. There might be sensitive information that your work colleagues don\u2019t want shared with anyone else. On top of that, some industries (such as healthcare) have strict laws around privacy, and having someone overhear your virtual meeting could violate those.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Test your camera, microphone, and software before the call.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being live on a video call is not the time to test out your new microphone or get familiar with the conferencing software\u2019s features. Do these things before your call so that if you run into any issues, you can troubleshoot without interrupting the meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Turn off notifications during a virtual meeting, especially if you plan to share your screen.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s distracting for you if you have notifications pop up on your computer screen. And if you\u2019re going to share your screen with your colleagues, it\u2019s distracting for them too\u2014and could be embarrassing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have message notifications set up on your MacBook, a personal text message could pop up on your screen. You might not want your coworkers to see this. Be sure to turn off all notifications before your business meeting, just in case. It\u2019ll also save you from potentially embarrassing situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Alert your housemates that you\u2019ll be in a virtual meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live with other people, be sure to let them know when you\u2019ll be on a call. That way, they\u2019ll know to avoid being loud or accidentally walking into the room where you\u2019re in your virtual meeting. Even better, if you have a home office, put up a sign on your office door letting your housemates know when not to disturb you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. If you\u2019ll be recording the virtual meeting, notify attendees ahead of time.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you hit \u201crecord,\u201d Zoom has a built-in feature where a voice automatically announces that the conference call is being recorded. However, it\u2019s still proper virtual meeting etiquette to let attendees know ahead of time that you intend to record the call. You can notify them via the meeting invitation, or you can simply tell them yourself during the call but before you hit the \u201crecord\u201d button.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Create a virtual meeting etiquette guide for your organization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This doesn\u2019t need to be a standalone guide or anything too detailed. You can simply add a few bullet points to your employee handbook outlining expectations, such as your camera on\/off policy, what to wear, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Meeting Etiquette: During the Call<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Take meeting notes.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can assign an official note taker, or you can record the call and get it transcribed later by transcription services such as Rev. Be sure to email the meeting notes and\/or transcript to everyone who needs it afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, consider utilizing an <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-meeting-assistant\/\">AI meeting assistant<\/a> to automate the task of capturing and distributing meeting notes and transcripts, ensuring a more efficient and seamless process for all participants.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Wear headphones with a microphone if possible.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you don\u2019t need professional-grade equipment to attend your virtual meeting, even a cheap <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/call-center-headsets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">headset<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or earphones with a microphone will do wonders for your audio quality. If you&#8217;re unsure which option to choose, you can look up <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/headset\/\">headset information<\/a> and do a <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/headset-comparison\/\">headset comparison<\/a> to find one that best fits your needs. Onboard laptop mics don\u2019t always provide the clearest audio. Onboard laptop mics don\u2019t always provide the clearest audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/computer-girl-headphone-1181300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4016\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Assume virtual meeting attendees can see everything.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you think your camera view is limited to just your chest and face and a tiny area behind you, you never know when you might need to get up unexpectedly or adjust your camera angle. Because of this, always assume that your coworkers can see whatever is in the room with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you\u2019ve got an embarrassing poster just off-screen on the wall behind you, or if you thought it was a good idea to go pants-less\u2014think again. (Sure, you might think that, on a Zoom call, no one\u2019s going to see the bottom half of your body. But at this point, there have been far too many meeting-mishaps-turned-memes for any of us to assume that going pants-less for a virtual meeting will never end badly.)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Briefly introduce yourself when you sign on.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re joining a virtual meeting with your team, you don\u2019t need to introduce yourself. A simple greeting is fine. But if you\u2019re joining a virtual meeting with new people, you\u2019ll need an introduction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, the meeting leader will acknowledge when someone joins the call. For example, \u201cOh, looks like we have Jenny from Marketing on the call now. Jenny, how are you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if no one introduces you, say who you are and what you do that relates to the meeting. You might also consider putting your full name and job title in Zoom so that it shows on your screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. If you\u2019re late, wait to introduce yourself when there\u2019s a lull in the conversation.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showing up late to a virtual meeting usually means you\u2019ll enter during a conversation. In that case, hold off on greetings until people are done talking. If you immediately start talking when you enter, you\u2019ll likely cut someone off and cause confusion with the audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Refrain from commenting on people\u2019s living spaces.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us are joining <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/effective-virtual-meetings\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual meetings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the comfort of our homes, and as such, are revealing a slice of our personal lives that our coworkers don\u2019t typically see. Our apartments or houses may not be set up for professional meetings. The lighting might be awful, or there might be a mess of children\u2019s toys in the background. To avoid making anyone uncomfortable, refrain from commenting on their living space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While yes, people should do their best to have a professional image during their online meetings from home, it\u2019s not always possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Mute yourself when you\u2019re not speaking.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the love of good audio, always mute yourself when you\u2019re not talking. This might not be a big deal when it\u2019s just two or three people on a call, but throw 15 people into a virtual meeting, and now you\u2019ve got 15 sources of audio. If they\u2019re all going at once, it will be nearly impossible to hear the intended speaker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the meeting, whichever conferencing software you\u2019re using, get familiar with how to quickly mute and unmute yourself so you can have a smooth call.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1232\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1-mute.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1260\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21. Don\u2019t turn off your camera if everyone has theirs on.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understandably, you might need to turn your video off if you\u2019re having technical problems or something, but in general, if everyone else has their camera turned on\u2014keep yours on too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been in meetings where one person, without explanation, has their camera off the entire time. It makes it very difficult to connect with that person because it feels like they\u2019re not listening or they\u2019re not even there. It can come across as a tad rude, too, especially if you haven\u2019t warned people ahead of time that you can join via audio only.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22. If your audio or video is spotty, try turning off your camera.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s frustrating when you\u2019re in a virtual meeting and you can\u2019t hear or see someone because the audio is going in and out or the video is frozen. If this happens on your end, try turning off your camera to save bandwidth. This will likely improve your audio quality so people can at least hear what you\u2019re trying to say.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23. Don\u2019t surf the web while on a video call.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is the click-clacking sound of your keyboard distracting to others, but it also becomes clear you\u2019re not paying attention because your eyes will be drifting across the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be easy to forget, but people can see you on the video call. They can see if you\u2019re looking off-screen or down at your phone. It\u2019s impolite, and it makes people feel like you aren\u2019t paying attention. Try to show that you\u2019re engaged by looking at the computer screen or camera during the virtual meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24. Don\u2019t talk over someone who\u2019s speaking.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is true of in-person meetings too, but conference calls are especially prone to snafus when people try to interrupt or talk over someone else. So while you may have an excellent point to make, please be patient and wait until the person is done talking to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25. Use the chat box to chime in while others are talking.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to give kudos or encouragement to the presenter? Or have something you want to add to their statements? To avoid interrupting them while they\u2019re speaking, submit your comments in the chat box of your conferencing software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26. Address people by name to avoid confusion about whom you\u2019re talking to.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual meetings with more than two people make it difficult to know who\u2019s addressing whom. When you look into the camera during online meetings, everyone feels as though you\u2019re making eye contact with them. So you need to address the person by name before you ask the question.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on an audio-only call, this is especially imperative. No one can see your face or gestures, so you need to make it clear that you are asking a particular question to a specific person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27. Exaggerate.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in online meetings, it\u2019s tougher to pick up on facial expressions and body language that you\u2019d pick up on in person. Because of this, place extra emphasis on everything: Smile more broadly, speak up, and if you\u2019re using hand gestures, do so emphatically. This will help people see the signals that you\u2019re interested in what\u2019s being talked about. If you\u2019re too subtle, participants may think you\u2019re not very engaged in the call.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry about this too much, though. If body language isn\u2019t your strong point, you don\u2019t have to do anything that feels unnatural or awkward to you. Some people do best with written communication, and if that\u2019s you, then be sure to send follow-up emails to the meeting participants or use the chat box to best express yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7346\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image1-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image1-7-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image1-7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image1-7-1-380x254.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28. Avoid asking everyone to verbally answer a question at the same time.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During conference calls, you don\u2019t want to pose a broad group question such as, \u201cWhat does everyone think of the new project management software we\u2019re using?\u201d Because the question is addressed to everyone, multiple people are going to chime in at once, and you\u2019re not going to hear anything well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, try asking yes or no questions, followed by having people raise their hands on screen. So you might ask, \u201cRaise your hand if you\u2019ve had a chance to try the new project management software?\u201d Then, once people raise their hands, you can call on individuals. For example, \u201cRobert, I see your hand is raised. What do you think of the software so far?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29. Honor the virtual meeting end time.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, this virtual meeting etiquette rule applies to physical meetings too, but it\u2019s especially important now as many people are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-be-productive-working-from-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working from home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remember, people are doing double duty as an employee plus parent, pet owner, spouse, etc. It\u2019s not like in an office meeting where, if you go over time, everyone is still in their workplace setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In virtual meetings conducted from home, it might be only a matter of minutes before someone\u2019s kid comes home from school or their partner needs to use the room for their video meeting. Be considerate about being in people\u2019s personal space, and be sure to end the meeting at the agreed-upon time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must go over time, let people leave before you continue. Say something like, \u201cIt\u2019s 3 p.m. now, and I know this was the time we said we\u2019d end the meeting. If anyone needs to leave, you\u2019re welcome to sign off now. I\u2019m going to stay on for 15 more minutes to wrap up our discussion about next quarter\u2019s budget.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30. Keep virtual meetings short. If they must be longer, give breaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My general rule of thumb is to make conference calls no longer than one hour. If they go longer than that, I give attendees a stretch and bathroom break every hour. This will highly depend on everyone else\u2019s tolerances. You can always survey your team to see what works best for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31. Give everyone a chance to contribute.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be challenging to speak up during virtual meetings, especially if you tend to be shy. If you notice someone hasn\u2019t spoken during the entire meeting, you can ask something as simple as, \u201c[Name], do you have anything you\u2019d like to add?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32. Save the snacking for later.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it rude to eat during a Zoom meeting? \u201cRude\u201d is a strong word, and let\u2019s face it: We\u2019re all working longer than ever these days, and we\u2019ve all got to eat. But, eating during a virtual meeting is distracting. Unless you\u2019re meeting with a small group of people who know you really well, hold off snacking until after the call. If you must grab a bite during the meeting, turn off your camera and mute yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33. When in doubt, ask!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ever unsure if your company is okay with humorous virtual backgrounds or if you\u2019re expected to keep your camera on 100% of the meeting time, ask. This shows you care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember These Virtual Meeting Etiquette Guidelines on Your Next Call<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;add this sentence: To foster a professional and respectful atmosphere during remote work, it's essential to adhere to virtual meeting etiquette rules. One valuable resource in this regard is a glossary of meeting terms, which can serve as a reference point for participants to understand the terminology and guidelines associated with virtual meetings. 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