In the not so distant past we had meetings. Then came virtual meetings. Then meetings had to be qualified as online, offline, telephonic etc. Whatever the case, they are a gathering of two or more people to discuss about some specific topic/s and expect some outcome. Having been part of the aforementioned meetings and observed a spectrum of behavior patterns over several decades, I've come up with 14 meeting etiquette guidelines. Trust they are useful to you or someone you know.
Respond to meeting invites promptly – Everyone’s time is as important as yours
It is rude to decline an invite without giving a reason
Where possible, suggest or ask for an alternative time
It is disrespectful of everyone’s time when you are late
If running late for a meeting, inform the organizer before the meeting starts, when you are likely to join
For a review or discussion meeting, always prepare before attending
Put away your devices when not required for the meeting
Pay attention while others are talking
Don’t distract the speaker by having mini meetings within a meeting
Be mindful of interrupting - wait for your turn to speak
If you have to interrupt, do it respectfully
Don’t hijack the meeting. Allow everyone their time and space to speak
Taking notes is a very useful activity in a meeting – It keeps you focused and helps you to contribute to the discussion
Before leaving, clear up the mess you may have created in and around your space
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