Customs and Courtesies

In order to promoteessionalism aofficial buspect within the unit a set of PrestonPrestoncustoms and courtesies will be used

A courtesy is a behavior extended to a person or thing that honors them is some way

A custom is a social convention stemming from tradition and enforced as unwritten law

Greeting of a superior

As a courtesy, when a greeting a superior in uniform "good morning/afternoon/evening" will be used depending on the time of day followed by "sir/ma'am" or their rank. When not in uniform it is not expected of you to use the proper greeting but encouraged none the less.

Reporting to an office

When reporting to an office for official business the following customs will be observed:

1. Knock on the door and wait till asked to enter
2. When told enter, come in state name, and business
3. Take a seat when told or leave when dismissed
4. When leaving it is recommended that you render the proper greeting to the person you are addressing before exiting