Showing consideration to colleagues in an open plan office can be done by adopting the following "open plan office" protocols:

A．Use all open space as an aisle or walking routeB．When conversing with your colleagues, avoid talking too louDC．Avoid bringing food with pungent odours.D．Do not eat in front of someone who is fasting.E．Label all your food items that you wish to store in the communal kitchen.F．Make use of a more private space to discuss confidential information. G. Practice good hygiene but don’t go overboard on aftershave or perfumE．