Appropriate vs Inappropriate at Work

Jenny is at work as a waitress. She is taking someone's order when her phone starts ringing. She decides to answer her phone while the person is still ordering their meal. Is this an APPROPRIATE or INAPPROPRIATE thing to do at work?

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Caleb is working at the grocery store. His job is to bag groceries while his coworker, Tom, works the register. Caleb really needs to go to the bathroom, but it isn't his break time. He wants to ask Tom if he can leave the checkout lane really quickly to go to the bathroom. Is this APPROPRIATE or INAPPROPRIATE to do at work?

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Tara is working at McDonald's as a cashier. She did not sleep well last night and is in a grumpy mood. While taking a customer's order, Tara rolls her eyes and doesn't speak to the customer. Is this APPROPRIATE or INAPPROPRIATE to do at work?

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Josh is running late for work at the cafe. His uniform is in the dryer, so he wears the clothes he slept in last night. Is this APPROPRIATE or INAPPROPRIATE to do at work?

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Lena is at work stocking shelves in Target. While on the job, she plays with toys on the shelves. Is this APPROPRIATE or INAPPROPRIATE to do at work?

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Greg is working at Walmart when he starts feeling sick. His head hurts and he feels like he has a fever. He finds his supervisor and tells him that he is feeling sick and asks if he can go home. His supervisor says yes and tells him to give him a call if he is still sick tomorrow. Then, he goes home. Is this APPROPRIATE or INAPPROPRIATE?

• appropriate

• inappropriate

Laura is having a bad day at work. She woke up in a terrible mood! She spends her shift not talking and hides in the bathroom. Is this appropriate or inappropriate?

• Appropriate

• Inappropriate

Because Laura is in a bad mood, she does not finish her work. Is this appropriate or inappropriate?

• Appropriate

• Inappropriate

What should you do if you are in a bad mood and want to take a break?

• Talk to your supervisor

• Hide in the bathroom

• Refuse to work

• Leave work