Virtual meeting etiquette is behavior rules for video meetings and conference calls.

Online conference meeting etiquette. Apply the golden rule. Be ready to let the other person speak ahead of you. Ensure all meeting participants have the meeting invitation link and materials in advance of the meeting.

Prepare for the meeting Before the meeting. Meeting etiquette does not vanish just because you are not physically there. Thats why you must take the time to review our etiquette guide and prepare yourself for the meeting.

As a rule of thumb. Should be there 5-10 minutes before the meetings. Be very clear with your participants on online meeting etiquette by creating a list and distributing it with your invites before your meeting.

Know when to speak. Consider setting up the meeting with no moderator. The chat should be available to everyone.

In Germany letting others finish their sentence is considered one of the most important rules of etiquette. Put your cell phone on DND. Spend five minutes or so to reiterate this at the beginning of the meeting and if possible have an image or list present in your virtual whiteboard or collaboration tool.

Take the time to find a quiet room before the meeting and mute your microphone when youve got. In a virtual meeting its hard to know exactly who spoke first. Those handling the responsibilities of hosting and facilitating the meetings should be most well-prepared and ready beforehand.