when you step into the CEO's office, he's on the phone, and doesn't seem in the least bit to finish the call. You're standing there, waiting to discuss something but you don't have all day neither. Can you just walk away? He's not even looking to you so you can signal him that you will be back. What's a person to do?
2007-07-13 12:26:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Hmmmm...That's a tough one. I hope I'm right when I say this cuz I've done it. If it seems like FOREVER when you're standing there and he doesnt even notice you, walk away. I've done that and then come back later to follow up when he's available. I guess it depends on the kind of person he is, if hes uppity and a little short tempered I don't know what to do, but if not, I'd walk a way and come back later.
2007-07-13 12:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In general, a qualified yes it's rude. As with all etiquette, one should act towards others as they would want others to treat them. Now the qualifying stipulations: 1. Was the other person in the middle of doing something when you started the conversation? In other words, did you interrupt them? 2. Is the person doing something urgent, or pressed for time? If so, it would IMHO be proper for them to say politely "I'm listening but I have to do such and such." 3. Are you boring the bejesus out of them? If you're entering into a 30 minute boring monologue, don't expect a person to stand there and take it. As the speaker, you bear some responsibility to engage the listener. The fact that they have walked away...rude as it may seem, may also be giving you some clues about your own speaking skills. Or maybe they're just rude.
2016-05-17 06:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by estelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just walk away. Check to see if he is still on the phone, and if he still is, leave him alone. Wait until he is finished, give him a few minutes, then come back. Apologize for disturbing him while he was on the phone, than ask about the matter at hand. Nobody worth his salt is going to be upset at you if you do this as I have mentioned.
2007-07-13 12:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should politely excuse yourself for interrupting and then leave. You definitely shouldn't stand there or you will appear to be pushy and it might seem that you're listening in on their phone call. Check back later or wait until the boss is finished and comes to you.
2007-07-13 12:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write the message down, word for word. Do Not add anything because it may sent a discriminating tone, then walk away slowly. Know your bosses, their bosses and your boss immediate suborinates. This should help to get the "feel" of the office setting.
2007-07-13 12:39:07 · answer #5 · answered by JRB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etiquette in the workplace generally wants you to knock before entering (who knows if he was in the middle of an arguement with the wife or something), but since you were already in the office, I would very subtly get his attention so that he is aware that you need him to do something, and then when he acknowledges you, then you can leave.
2007-07-14 08:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by xylina_69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always walk away, I don't want to stand there for who knows how long, and I don't want to listen to his conversation either.
2007-07-13 12:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
if he summoned you its bad business to walk away. if the visit was your idea you could have jotted down a short note placed it on his desk and went back to your office.
2007-07-13 12:34:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Signal him and walk away!
2007-07-13 12:31:40 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Rhonda Rabbit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can leave a brief note explaining your departure or put yourself in his view so that you can signal to the CEO that you have to leave.
2007-07-13 12:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋