Video conferencing can be a great way to save on travel costs yet gain the benefits of face-to-face communication. But sometimes people get a little too comfortable on a video conference and forget the camera is rolling.

Here are few “don’t” for when you’re on a video conference with colleagues, supervisors and certainly clients.

1. Don’t adjust your clothing. In fact, just fold your hands in your lap and only move them to take notes on the meeting.
2. Don’t blow your nose – or make any other bodily noises.
3. Don’t primp. Because you can see yourself on the video conference, it’s tempting to straighten your tie, comb your hair or put on a little lipstick. Go to the restroom before the conference and do all your combing, brushing and applying in private.
4. Don’t eat anything. Put down the granola bar, the crackers, the salad and most certainly the banana.
5. Don’t pick your teeth. Abide by Rule #4 and this won’t be a problem.
6. Don’t put anything in front of the camera except your face. This means don’t stand up in front of the camera lens for all your co-workers and associates to see your stomach and chest. And for heaven’s sake, don’t turn around.
7. Don’t be a monkey. Don’t scratch, itch or clean your ears.

Your best rule of thumb is to think about a video conference as an in-person meeting. Particularly if you’re conferencing with clients or potential clients, now is not the time to eat and put on lipstick.

Check out this video for a humorous look at these tips. And please share your “dos and don’ts” for video conferencing.