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Episode description
In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna discuss the important topic of office etiquette. They share tips and opinions on workplace culture, including dress codes, handling awkward situations, and maintaining a harmonious office environment. You’ll also hear about how cultural differences influence workplace behavior and why certain habits, like strong perfumes or noisy eating, might cause friction in shared spaces.
Fun fact
Casual Fridays, sometimes called Dress-Down Fridays, began in the 1960s in Hawaii with “Aloha Fridays.” Hawaiian businesses encouraged employees to wear Aloha shirts (bright, patterned, and casual) at the end of the workweek. The idea was to promote Hawaiian culture and add a relaxed, island vibe to the office environment. This trend caught on in the mainland U.S. during the 1990s, thanks to marketing efforts by clothing brands like Levi Strauss, who saw an opportunity to sell more business-casual clothing.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Quote unquote
- To draw the line
- Behind the times
- Double standard
- To go over someone’s head
- Desperate times call for desperate
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Chatterbox #330 – Office etiquette (ad free)
Episode description
In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna discuss the important topic of office etiquette. They share tips and opinions on workplace culture, including dress codes, handling awkward situations, and maintaining a harmonious office environment. You'll also hear about how cultural differences influence workplace behavior and why certain habits, like strong perfumes or noisy eating, might cause friction in shared spaces.Fun fact
Casual Fridays, sometimes called Dress-Down Fridays, began in the 1960s in Hawaii with "Aloha Fridays." Hawaiian businesses encouraged employees to wear Aloha shirts (bright, patterned, and casual) at the end of the workweek. The idea was to promote Hawaiian culture and add a relaxed, island vibe to the office environment. This trend caught on in the mainland U.S. during the 1990s, thanks to marketing efforts by clothing brands like Levi Strauss, who saw an opportunity to sell more business-casual clothing.Expressions included in the study guide
- Quote unquote
- To draw the line
- Behind the times
- Double standard
- To go over someone’s head
- Desperate times call for desperate
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Anna Connelly
Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Andrew Bates
Study guide writer: Indiana Brown
English editor: Alina Morozova
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
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