More than 10% of American adults say that business video chatting from the bathroom is OK! Check out the '9 essential dos and don’ts of video conferencing etiquette' presentation. Happy collaborating!

1. 9 Dos and Don’ts of
Video Conferencing Etiquette

2. 4 DOS

3. 1. Simulate Eye Contact
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4. Boardroom Users:
Adjust the layout of your room if possible, to optimally
place cameras in close proximity to screens. 4

5. Desktop/Laptop Users:
Drag the video window to
the top of your computer
screen right underneath
your webcam.
Now your eyes are looking
just below the webcam and
simulating eye contact!
Hi!
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6. 2. Polish Your Image
Use the picture-in-picture “near side” or ‘self-view’
function to see how your office (or your bedroom) will
appear to those on the far end.
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7. 1) Catch all participants at an acceptable angle
(not tilted too severely high or low)
2) Fill the screen with the participants in the center of
the screen rather than with the background such as the
table, chairs, wall, lights, or the floor.
Adjust your camera:
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8. 3) Set a professional scene.
Arrange a simple, clear, uncluttered static background
whether you’re at home or in an open office area.
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9. 3. Remain Attentive
People tend to be observed as less attentive in a virtual
encounter. Even jokes are about 30 percent less funny
while videoconferencing! 9

10. Stay awake
Don’t slouch
Remember to show
facial feedback to
your presenter with a
smile or a nod.
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11. 4. Recognize Alternate
‘Video Conferencing Personas’
The Close
Watcher
The Poker
Face
The Worrier
The Babbler
If you
recognize
them, you
can better
manage
them.
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12. 5 DON'TS
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13. 1. Don’t pick up the microphone or move it around
on the table in your video conference.
Most video conferencing microphones are extremely
sensitive to sounds and are effective up to about 7 feet.
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14. 2. Don't adjust your camera or webcam too often
during a video conference session.
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15. 3. Don't leave any embarrassing web pages on display
and close all non-relevant windows and
applications before connecting.
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16. 4. Don’t show
anxiety or impatience
Such small emotions can be amplified under a camera
and may affect your meeting atmosphere!
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17. Don’t easily get
annoyed by the
technical issues that
could occur such as
inherent audio lag.
Expect a few seconds’
delay and ask for
internal or external
technical help needed.
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18. 5. Don’t forget the video
camera's powerful reach.
Body language and facial expression makes a
difference.
Minor behaviors and gestures sometimes seem
exaggerated on camera, and can be difficult to be
ignored on a screen.
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19. Don’t talk to people next to you excessively or in an
overly animated manner while a speaker is presenting
from another location - even with a muted microphone!
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20. Raise your hand if you want to interrupt and start with
an “Excuse me” or “Question…”.
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21. Avoid culturally sensitive gestures. This is especially
important when you have a multipoint conference with
participants from different cultures around the globe.
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22. Use proper video
collaboration etiquette,
be prepared,
be respectful,
and be yourself.
Happy Collaborating!
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23. Resources:
1. Video Collaboration Best Practices: telemerge.ca/bestpractices
2. 2 Checklists to Ensure Smooth Sailing in Your Next Video
Conference [blog post]
3. 11 Rules of Etiquette [downloadable guide]
4. Video Conferencing Setup & Etiquette [eBook]
5. Do You Recognize These Video Conferencing Personalities?
[blog post]
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24. Telemerge offers all-in-one video collaboration that is easy to use
for everyone, anywhere, at any time. Regardless of the endpoint,
people can connect via the cloud without the need for expensive
video conferencing infrastructure , complicated configurations,
or test runs. Communication at it’s simplest, where and when
you need it.
www.telemerge.ca
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