# 45 CFR § 73.201: Courtesy and consideration for others

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.201

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 73.201
- **Heading:** Courtesy and consideration for others
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > PART 73—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT > Subpart B—Conduct on the Job

## Text

(a) An employee's conduct on the job is, in all respects, of concern to the Federal Government. Courtesy, consideration, and promptness in dealing with the public must be shown in carrying out official responsibilities, and actions that deny the dignity of individuals or conduct that is disrespectful to others must be avoided. Employees must recognize that inattention to matters of common courtesy can adversely affect the quality of service the Department is responsible for providing. Where appropriate, courtesy to the public should be included in the standards for evaluating employee performance.
(b) Of equal importance is the requirement that courtesy be shown in day-by-day interaction with co-workers. Employees must be polite to and considerate of other employees and must respect their needs and concerns in the work environment.

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 73.101 § 73.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.101.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.102 § 73.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.102.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.103 § 73.103 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.103.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.201 § 73.201 Courtesy and consideration for others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.201.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.202 § 73.202 Support of Department programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.202.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.203 § 73.203 Use of Government funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.203.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.204 § 73.204 Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.204.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.205 § 73.205 Conduct in Federal buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.205.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.206 § 73.206 Other prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.206.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.301 § 73.301 Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.301.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.302 § 73.302 Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.302.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.303 § 73.303 Reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.303.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.401 § 73.401 Gifts and decorations from foreign governments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.401.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.402 § 73.402 Acceptance of travel and subsistence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.402.md)

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