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As companies roll out a return to the office, many of us will be working in close quarters with colleagues once again. Depending on applicable mandates, it may not be a given that your co-workers will all be vaccinated and if this is the case, can you ask if they are?<\/p>\n
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A recent LinkedIn survey found that many professionals will ask their colleagues about their vaccination status 28% say theyll ask everyone they work closely with and 24% say theyll ask when they feel its necessary. That percentage is even greater among those with children at home under the age of 18 33% of parents say theyll ask everyone they work with.<\/p>\n
But is this question OK to ask? Or does it cross a professional boundary?<\/p>\n
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According to etiquette expert Joy Weaver, you should use your best judgment before asking a co-worker about their vaccination status.<\/p>\n
While there are no etiquette rules on this very touchy topic, we must stick to the golden rule as we should in all difficult situations, and ask ourselves, How would I want to be treated?' she said. After all, half of the population wants to know if their co-worker has received the vaccine, while the other half does not care to know even if they have been vaccinated themselves.<\/p>\n
If you do decide to ask a co-worker about their vaccination status, be sure to approach the subject in a way that seems objective and free of any judgment.<\/p>\n
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Instead of individually asking co-workers if they are vaccinated, consider talking to an HR professional at your company about your concerns.<\/p>\n
My advice is to take any concerns you may have to your human resources department and let them handle questions regarding your co-workers vaccination status, Weaver said. They should be prepared and well equipped at this point to answer ongoing questions from a legal standpoint that is not based on their opinion or yours.<\/p>\n
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