Just like in-person meetings, video calls using platforms like Zoom require certain etiquette. Digital meetings are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s more important now than ever to learn how to use them to their fullest potential so that you and your team can communicate and collaborate effectively. In a recent episode of the ThinkJargon podcast, hosts, Jared and Stuart, touched on this topic with five specific video conference tips.



Among the insights provided were ways to enhance the virtual meeting experience for all participants. For instance, muting your microphone when you aren’t speaking can help eliminate distracting background noise, prevent feedback, and provide a better overall acoustic experience for everyone. 

For meeting hosts, there are additional tidbits such as sticking around after the conclusion of the meeting in case anyone has additional questions or last-minute concerns. Essentially, treat your virtual meeting room just as you would a conference room. If participants would be able to grab you for a quick chat following an in-person meeting, they should be able to do so virtually as well.

When in doubt regarding video call etiquette, consider if how you are behaving would be acceptable during in-person meetings, and let that serve as your guide. For a more detailed look and virtual meeting best practices, listen to the full episode of ThinkJargon and hear all five tips Jared and Stuart have learned through their own, daily video conferencing.