{"id":5277,"date":"2019-03-01T22:10:11","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T22:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-alliance-virtual-office-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=5277"},"modified":"2025-09-23T02:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:22:10","slug":"the-dos-donts-of-coworking-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/the-dos-donts-of-coworking-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos &#038; Don\u2019ts of Coworking Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being part of a coworking community is a wonderful thing. Though many people initially join a coworking space because they need a place to work, the true value of coworking doesn\u2019t lie in the ergonomic desks and chairs or the fast wifi these spaces offer. The true value lies in the community they foster and nurture. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coworking spaces are full of buzz and activity that inspires and motivates people to work and to engage with one another. It\u2019s a great experience; one that makes people want to get to work day after day. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in order for the experience to be pleasant, there are ground rules that coworking members should respect. Some coworking communities have house rules written down, while others have opted for a more subtle, unspoken mutual understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-4e59bbb ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-4e59bbb-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-4e59bbb-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-5747f18 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">Get Your FREE Guide Today!<\/h2><p class=\"ugb-heading__subtitle\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">How to Start a Business in a Recession <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-5d98db9 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-5d98db9-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-3d50224 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-3d50224-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-750x750.png 750w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-9805051 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-9805051-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady = window.hsFormsOnReady || [];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady.push(()=>{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.forms.create({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 20748621,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"bcd80fa2-2c93-4a75-a4f9-0f080afd873b\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1783899082000-4583556101\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1783899082000-4583556101\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Coworking Space Rules to keep coworking communities work-friendly and agreeable<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do help keep your coworking space nice and clean<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This applies for personal and communal areas. If you use a mug or glass, make sure you wash it or place it in the dishwasher. If you spill coffee, tea, sugar, or anything else on the counter, clean it up. Make sure you dispose of your trash correctly and respect recycling rules if your space has a recycling program in place. Also, be mindful of the foods you consume in a coworking space, and more importantly, be mindful of the ones you heat up in the microwave. Our sense of smell is one of the strongest and unpleasant smells can turn an enjoyable experience into a disagreeable one. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if you keep food in the fridge and you won\u2019t eat it, throw it away yourself or take it back home. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/what-is-coworking-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">What is Coworking Space?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you move around desks and chairs in a meeting room or in the shared workspace area, make sure you put everything back where it belongs. This goes for any supplies you might also make use of. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of whether you work in a private office or in a shared workspace area, make sure you keep your desk clean and tidy (pro tip: don\u2019t eat lunch in your desk; it\u2019s not good for you or the community).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n[custom_block description=&#8217;Still meeting in coffee shops? Upgrade your meeting venue without the luxury price tag. Choose a San Francisco <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/us\/ca\/san-francisco-meeting-room\">Meeting Room<\/a> and book by the hour or by the day. Simple, affordable, professional.&#8217; image=&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sp-meeting-rooms-coffee.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sp-meeting-rooms-coffee.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>&#8216; link=&#8217;<a href=\"\/us\/ca\/san-francisco-meeting-room\">Start now!<\/a>&#8216;]\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do replace what you finish<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you finish the last bit of coffee, brew a fresh batch. If you notice ink cartridges are almost finished or there\u2019s no more paper left, let the community manager know. If you finish a roll of toilet paper, replace it with a new one, or let the community manager know; the same goes for paper towels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/choosing-a-working-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Virtual Office vs Coworking: What You Need to Know When Choosing a Working Space<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note text_size=&#039;400&#039;\"  style=\"border-color:#dadada;border-radius:15px;-moz-border-radius:15px;-webkit-border-radius:15px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;border-color:#ffffff;color:#3c3c3c;border-radius:15px;-moz-border-radius:15px;-webkit-border-radius:15px;\">\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ca\/los-angeles\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AVO-Internal-Linking-Images-Coworking.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ca\/los-angeles\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Coworking in Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Starting at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><span class=\"big_priceRN2\"><strong>$300<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"big_mRN2\"><strong>\/mo<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ca\/los-angeles\">(view all)<\/a><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ca\/los-angeles\/1339\">ARCO Tower<\/a>\u00a0\u25cf\u00a0<a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ca\/los-angeles\/1440\">The Reef <\/a>\u25cf <a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ca\/los-angeles\/1887\">811 Wilshere Office Center<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/fl\/miami\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7134 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AVO-Internal-Linking-Images-Coworking-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/fl\/miami\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Coworking in Miami<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Starting at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><span class=\"big_priceRN2\">$399<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"big_mRN2\"><strong>\/mo<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/fl\/miami\">(view all)<\/a><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/fl\/miami\/1504\">SunTrust<\/a> \u25cf\u00a0<a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/fl\/miami\/1118\">Espirito Santo<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ny\/new-york\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7135 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AVO-Internal-Linking-Images-Coworking-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ny\/new-york\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Coworking in New York<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Starting at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><span class=\"big_priceRN2\">$399<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"big_mRN2\"><strong>\/mo<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ny\/new-york\">(view all)<\/a><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ny\/new-york\/5117\">Rockefeller Center<\/a>\u00a0\u25cf\u00a0<a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ny\/new-york\/4994\">Broadway Officer Center <\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #999999;\">\u25cf <a style=\"color: #999999;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\/us\/ny\/new-york\/1778\">2 Park Avenue Office Center<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do network<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/3.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coworking communities are diverse in nature. There are so many professionals from so many different fields; take some time to reach out to them and get to know them. Who knows, you might meet a potential business partner, a client, investor, or potential employer or employee. Take advantage of the different events and workshops your coworking space hosts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do engage with the coworking community<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/4.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to people! Coworking spaces are about community and collaboration. Reach out to your coworkers to bounce off ideas, to discuss hobbies, to help them solve a problem, etc. Interaction and engagement is a core part of any coworking space and it\u2019s essential to nurture a strong community. This doesn\u2019t mean you have to spend most of your time talking to others, but make sure you don\u2019t isolate yourself; if you do, you won\u2019t be getting all the value a coworking space has to offer. People will want to get to know you; they will be interested in what you do.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do be decent and mindful <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/5.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a basic rule for all types of communities. When you\u2019re sharing resources and space with others, it\u2019s crucial that you are mindful of your surroundings. If people look busy and focused, don\u2019t interrupt them and instead wait for a moment when they take a break.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in a room full of people, make sure you use headphones before you play any video or podcast. Also, be mindful of your language, keep it friendly and professional at all times. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of scents, not just food-wise, but also perfumes, colognes, and candles; though they may be pleasant for you, they can be distracting to others. Always be friendly, say hi, smile, and introduce yourself to new members.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n[custom_block description=&#8217;Tired of working alone? Choose a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/coworking\">Coworking<\/a> center and work in a friendly business community with like-minded professionals. Flexible, low-cost and affordable.&#8217; image=&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shameless-Plugs-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shameless-Plugs-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>&#8216; link=&#8217;<a href=\"\/coworking\">Get started here<\/a>&#8216;]\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do read your community manager\u2019s emails<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/6-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/6.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emails and communication efforts from your community manager are important. They\u2019re typically full of useful and relevant information, upcoming events, and important notices (like change of schedule, holiday hours, closures, updated wifi password, etc.). This will prevent you from asking unnecessary questions to your community manager and it will help make sure that your coworking experience is as seamless as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t give your sales pitch to fellow members<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/7.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a fine line between asking for feedback and selling your product or service to members. Most coworking spaces have a private discussion board, channel, or group that allows members to easily get in touch with one another; these groups should be used to ask for feedback, recommendations, and the like; not to try and get more clients. Those who are interested in what you do will reach out to you themselves. If you constantly try to sell to them you\u2019ll become a sort of outcast and they will be less likely to give you the time of day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be loud or take calls in common areas<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/8-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/8.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most coworking spaces offer phone booths or private areas where you can take calls. If yours doesn\u2019t, step outside. Hearing someone talk on the phone is distracting and annoying. No one is interested in hearing your personal or business conversations. Quick calls are OK, but if you\u2019re having a meeting or need to address an important or delicate matter, do so in private. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also no need to be loud in a coworking space. Noise is the number one complaint of shared work areas, so if you need to talk with someone, walk over to them and have a discussion without interrupting everyone else\u2019s workflow. Try to keep all noises to a minimum (like chewing, tapping pens, humming, ringing phones &#8212; vibrate mode is wonderful &#8211;, don\u2019t use your phone\u2019s speakerphone when you\u2019re on hold, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hog a coworking space\u2019s services and amenities<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest perks of coworking spaces is that they give you access to facilities and equipment that would be expensive to pay for on your own. However, you have to remember that you are part of a sharing community; you\u2019re sharing space and resources, so be mindful of your usage. Remember to always book a conference or meeting room before using it and make sure you respect the time you booked it for. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to print a lot of pages, bring your own paper and think about replacing the ink cartridge. Be mindful of internet policies; if there\u2019s a lot of people in the space, don\u2019t stream HD videos or download big files that can weaken everyone else\u2019s connectivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t mess with the thermostat<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/10-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/10-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/10.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal temperature varies from person to person, but there\u2019s a reason the thermostat is set to a specific number. 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