T3: Tech Training Tips  Etiquette for Virtual Meetings

Follow these seven simple virtual meeting etiquette rules and tips to avoid major meeting faux pas and keep your meetings productive and professional.

Sometimes people outside of the meeting may not realize the meeting is taking place.

Do not let presentations be interrupted by “sleep” mode on your computer.

Be aware that the microphones are very sensitive.

Mute the microphone before moving it.

Be present at your virtual meeting.

Note that the camera shows anything in front of it

Give everyone a chance for final questions before leaving the meeting

Dress for videoconferences as you would any other meeting.

Speak clearly at a regular conversational level.

A bad angle for the camera can be distracting and interrupt communication.