How to deal with faculty

• Do treat them as busy professionals
• Don't drop in on them for help or advising without arranging a suitable time [personally, I don't like this one because I prefer an open door policy, but it's in there -- AR.]
• Do make sure to be open to constructive criticism
• Don't take every negative comment as a personal attack
• Do take the initiative to build a solid foundation of support
• Don't expect the faculty or other graduate students to seek out individuals
• Do treat everyone with respect and honesty
• Don't try to manipulate; this is risky and it won't work
• Be prepared and participate in discussions

Source: H.G. Adams (1993), Making the Grade in Graduate School: Survival Strategy 101, National Center for Graduate Education for Minorities.