Traveling with Colleagues

Maintaining professionalism and boundaries on business trips with coworkers.

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Respect Personal and Professional Boundaries

Traveling with colleagues offers a great opportunity to build stronger work relationships. But it’s essential to keep personal disclosures in check—you're still on company time. Maintain a clear line between what’s professional and what’s personal.

Don't Feel Obligated to Stick Together

If your colleague wants to visit friends or hit a bar, don’t feel pressured to tag along just because you’re in an unfamiliar city. Do what makes sense for you. Insecurity or boredom is not a reason to compromise your comfort or professionalism.

Think Twice Before Sharing a Hotel Room

If you’re considering splitting a room, find out in advance if your coworker snores, talks in their sleep, or has other disruptive habits. A restless night can affect your performance the next day—and damage the rapport you're trying to build.

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For a deeper dive into respectful workplace behavior and professionalism, download our Business Etiquette Training Material Package. It includes editable slides, trainer scripts, and group activities.

Also see our article on Sexual Harassment at Work for additional guidance on workplace conduct.

External reference: For best practices on business travel conduct, see SHRM’s Guide on Avoiding Business Travel Missteps.

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