{"id":4168,"date":"2022-05-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=4168"},"modified":"2023-11-11T12:09:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T17:09:17","slug":"time-management-tip-how-respect-other-peoples-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/time-management-tip-how-respect-other-peoples-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Respect Other People\u2019s Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you interested in learning how to respect<\/a> other people’s time throughout the day? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want some practical tips to help you put your best foot forward when it comes to managing their time…and yours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respecting other people’s time is a skill that everyone should learn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this the case?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all rely on schedules and calendars to set up meetings and appointments for personal and professional commitments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need to learn how to work together well so we can accomplish projects, tasks, and assignments, and reach our goals.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re still not convinced, here’s a simple example for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever heard the below phrase, or something similar, spoken at a meeting or presentation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, it\u2019s a little after the hour. Let\u2019s give people a few more minutes to arrive before we begin our 9 A.M. meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, it may seem the speaker is showing kindness to those who have yet to arrive to the meeting. But, let\u2019s take a look at this situation from a different angle\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if YOU happened to be one of the people who had arrived on time to the meeting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re punctual, you\u2019re sitting in the conference room\u2026and yet you\u2019re<\/strong> the one who is penalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to sit and wait for latecomers to arrive. Yes, that doesn\u2019t seem like a very fair situation to me, either!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog post, you’ll find several tips to help you respect others\u2019 time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that respecting others\u2019 time really isn\u2019t all that difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you have to do is follow the golden rule: treat others as you would like to be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready? Let’s get on with the tips! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start and end meetings on time.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When is that meeting<\/a> supposed to start? It doesn\u2019t matter when your meeting is scheduled to begin, so long as you start on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can look at it this way: we schedule meetings to take place at a certain place and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the point in holding a meeting if people aren\u2019t going to show up, or arrive, at that specific time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaying a meeting because of others\u2019 lateness is highly rude and downright insulting to those who arrived on time to the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, delaying a meeting instantly devalues the time of the people who are sitting right in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And who wants to have their time devalued? Why no one, of course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve all got meetings to attend and appointments<\/a> to keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And let\u2019s not forget the final second rule of this tip: end meetings on time. Extending a meeting by a few minutes inconveniences everyone, and helps no one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll show a lot more respect for others\u2019 schedules if you promptly end a meeting when it\u2019s supposed to end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State the amount of time you\u2019ll need from someone\u2026and stick to it.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arranging a meeting with a colleague? Don\u2019t be vague about your get-together. Tell them exactly how much time you\u2019ll need from them\u2026and keep your word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s quite simple: if you only need fifteen minutes of someone\u2019s time, spend only fifteen minutes with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, if you need thirty minutes of their time, say so. Then, hold up your share of the bargain and keep your meeting<\/a> to a half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doing so shows you truly value and honor the other person\u2019s time, plus, you can mentally prepare for the meeting. If you know you have a limited about of time to speak with someone, you can prepare your conversation points accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to let the conversation drone on and on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let others know when you\u2019re behind schedule.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to technology, it\u2019s easier than ever to get in touch with people while you\u2019re in transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you happen to be running late to an appointment or meeting, always call ahead to let your contacts know you are behind schedule, and are on your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having trouble reaching your contacts by phone? Send a text, write an email, leave a voice message\u2026basically do whatever you can to get in touch with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you do make contact, be sure to let them know your current location, along with your estimated arrival time.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refrain from volunteering other people\u2019s time.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t put other people in an uncomfortable situation by volunteering their time. You\u2019ve got your own schedule to manage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How would you feel if someone volunteered your time without giving any consideration to your future plans?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you happen to hear of an opportunity, event, or function that seems to be an excellent match for someone you know, make a mental note to call them or contact them through some other method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you do, leave the decision-making to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancel appointments and schedules as soon as possible.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unable to make an upcoming meeting<\/a>, appointment, or event?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to get in contact with the meeting organizers as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And by as soon as possible, I mean within the next five minutes after you realize you\u2019re unable to attend a function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doing so gives people enough time to rework their schedules, cancel reservations, postpone preparations, get a substitute, and the like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t delay: the sooner you can alert people about your cancellation, the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give people your undivided attention.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you find yourself spending time with others, make a point to always give them your undivided attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving others your undivided attention<\/a> means you are fully present. It shows them you are 100% living in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way of putting this, is that you are actively listening to what the other person is saying to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not checking your email inbox on your cellphone. You\u2019re not staring at the clock on the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you\u2019re not listening in on the conversation next to you or daydreaming about your upcoming vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, if you\u2019re not paying attention to someone while you\u2019re together, you are wasting both your time, and theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have a time management guide that could help you manage your time with other people. Click here to find out more.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to respect your valuable time and that of others, let’s talk. Click here to schedule a strategy session with me.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How about you? Do you have any interesting or inspiring stories of people who have truly valued your time? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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