This article was originally posted on Medium.com. Written by Amanda Grimmett.

1. Be On Time

You don’t have to show up an hour early to be a good employee; just be on time. It doesn’t matter who you beat to the office on Monday if you’re too tired to do a good job, or it makes you sleep late on Tuesday. Aim for consistency.

2. Say “Good Morning”

When I get to the office, I drop my bags on my chair and immediately do a walkthrough of the entire facility. I started doing this a few years ago because, as an onsite event planner, I wanted to make sure the facility was set correctly for my events each day. After a while, though, I noticed that my morning walkthroughs also gave me an excuse to say “good morning” to everyone I worked with. I even made it a point to go back to the kitchen — which no one ever does unless they’re picking up food — to say “good morning” to the culinary team.

At our largest facility, this actually became an inside joke and, regardless of what time it actually was, the whole kitchen would yell “good morning!” whenever I walked in. I’ve moved on to a different facility now, but I still make it a point to visit the kitchen when I come back to visit. Without fail, everyone still shouts “Good morning!”

3. Check-In

When you’re doing your morning walkthrough, don’t just say hello; check-in. What is your team working on? What do they need help with? How can you support them today?

4. Desk Time is Work Time

While it’s important to connect with your colleagues, it’s also important to do your job. My desk is for work and everyone knows that — including me. If I need a break, I get up. If I need a snack, I get up. I wear headphones (even if I’m not always listening to music) so I’m not tempted to join side conversations. If I do want to join in, I get up.

5. Check Out

Don’t just leave at the end of the day. Ask your boss “Is there anything else I can do before I take off?” Ask your team “Can I help you with anything before I leave?” This is a nicer, gentler way to go than just peacing out. That said, you have to be willing to sit back down if someone does need help, or your boss does have more for you to do.