Slideshow Office etiquette rules everyone should follow

The New Year is right around the corner and losing weight or quitting smoking can sometimes be tough to achieve right off the bat, even with an office wellness program. So here are some simple workplace etiquette rules everyone should follow, courtesy of the online community. It's easy to turn any of these into a successful New Year's resolution - and create a better working environment in 2015.

If the food isn't yours, don't eat it. Simple as that.

Respect the caffeine.

Don't bombard colleagues at 4:55 on a Friday afternoon with a last-minute project.

If some extra time is needed to finish a project, come in early or stay a bit later. It's character-building, remember?

Close an office door, or keep the conversation as brief as possible in an open space.

Don't take more than your fair share of snacks.

If you are going to be late, at least call ahead. That's the least you can do.

Keep idle chat to a minimum, and avoid it at someone's desk. Hovering is also a no-no.

Bear in mind the recipients of your email; is it necessary to include absolutely everyone on every communication?

Be aware of office smells: food, hygiene and and trash in or around your desk.

Praise in public, criticize in private. If that's not the Golden Rule, it should be.

Work drama should remain in the office. As entertaining as it might be to gossip.