Two employees are having a conversation about work.

The Gray Areas

Gray areas emerge when conduct is outside of the normal expected behavior, but is not necessarily an outright violation of the law. This is because it can be difficult to discern if the conduct in question is appropriate or inappropriate.

Using our last example, a handshake that lasts longer than a few shakes could fall into the gray area depending upon the offended person’s perception.

So, the best option is to avoid offending others by steering clear of the gray areas altogether.