An important skill when working in an office environment is the ability to get on well with those around you. As many people spend the majority of their waking day at work, the ability to be polite and respectful has never been more important. For this reason, when hiring new staff, employers look at the inter-personal skills of possible employees. How well is this person able to get on with those around them? Are they respectful of other people or do they push through their own will at the expense of others? Such skills are also of value in occupations where there is prolonged contact with clients. Many businesses making a lasting impression through the way their staffs represent them, and are unlikely to employ those who make a negative impression.