Q: Should I decorate my cubicle?

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A: With the trend of open-concept workspaces, most of us don't have a big, luxurious Mad Men-style office (complete with a couch and bar). These days, it's more likely that you are separated from your colleagues by nothing but a short partition - if that. Since we spend most of our waking hours at work, it's nice to have personal things in our pods to make the space our own. But how much is too much? "Whether you dock at a temporary workspace or have a plush corner office, your company still owns that space; you need to respect the office decorum. Any personal touches should be just that, not overhauls, as we're essentially long-term leasers of our desks," says Karen Cleveland, an etiquette expert in Toronto. "When deciding what, or how much, to display, ask yourself if you're comfortable telling the story that accompanies the item. Anything visible from your office space means that it isn't yours - it's part of the office aesthetic."