Should I shut down MacBook Air (or put it to sleep) before disconnecting from USB C hub/monitor?

[acousticbiker]

I have a 2020 MacBook Air connected via USB C to a Philips Brilliance 329P9H, which has a built-in USB C dock. I have an Ethernet cable and USB A speakerphone (which I use as my default microphone and speaker) connected to the dock. Do I need to shut down the MBA or put it to sleep before I disconnect it from the monitor or can I do it while it's running? Wasn't sure if there's a "right" way to do it to minimize weirdness...
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[xraydoc]

No, but if you have any storage devices connected to the hub, you should eject/unmount them properly before disconnecting the dock.