One thing which many of us have become used to in the past one year is Zoom meetings. Yet many people still do not understand some of the basic etiquettes of video conferences.
1. When speaking, look at the camera, not at your colleagues on the screen. The camera is that black dot along the top edge of your laptop, or your webcam. This way, from your colleagues' perspective, you are looking at them straight in the eye as you speak.
2. Your face and body should be both facing the camera. If you use a phone, face the phone. Don't put it to one side while you face your laptop and type away while speaking in a distracted manner. Put your phone on a platform slightly above your laptop, so that you are facing it at eye-level.
3. Even when you are listening, especially in small meetings, look at the camera instead of the screen showing your colleague who is speaking. Chances are she is looking at you on her screen, and she will feel more engaged to see you apparently looking straight at her.
4. Smile. Truly connect with people.
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