Wear pants – If you want to be sans pants at home, go for it! Maybe just slip on a pair if you’re going to be in a Zoom meeting.Those filters are fun for friends and family, but make you look unprofessional during a work conference, even if it’s really funny for everyone else.

Turn off filters – Before you jump into a meeting, make sure you’re not going to be a cat or potato on accident.

It also doesn’t hurt to take a quick bathroom break.

Eat before the meeting – Crunching on potato chips isn’t the best idea when it comes to Zoom calls.

Do a quick sweep of your surroundings before the meeting starts, and be sure you’re totally signed off after the meeting is over.

Pay attention – The good news is many Zoom fails are avoidable.

Finally, make sure your camera is angled so all that can be seen is your beautiful, smiling face! You should also close out or hide anything personal.

Test your equipment – Double check that your microphone, camera, and headphones are working correctly.

Write your meeting dates on a dry erase board so they know when you’re busy, and when all else fails, invest in a good lock for your office door.

Communicate with your family – You love your family, but you don’t want them on your Zoom calls.

As a result, your co-workers won’t overhear anything awkward or embarrassing.

Get to know the “mute” button – If you’re going to take a screenshot, fart, or talk to your cat, make sure to hit the “mute” button first.

You can brush your hair and put on pants before you remove the cover!

Use a webcam cover – Get in the habit of using a webcam cover if you’re out of meetings.

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