BUSINESS ETIQUETTE ADAM MCPHERSON WHAT IS BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE ADAM MCPHERSON
WHAT IS BUSINESS ETIQUETTE? Business etiquette is like manners in the workplace You won't get hired are promoted because of good manners, but your application may be rejected, or you may be fired because of bad manners. Having good business manners may increase your chances of getting a job, or if you have a job, it may increase your employer's confidence in you.
GENDER RULES IN THE WORKPLACE Both men and women should be treated equally. Not as a man or a woman, but as coworkers or clientele. Act professional, not like a gentleman.
TARDINESS Be on time. Being tardy decreases productivity in the workplace, and time is money.
COURTESY/RESPECT Be respectful. If you are disrespectful to your employer, co-workers, or clients, it almost guaranteed you'll lose your job.
DRESS CODE Dress appropriately. Don't dress in casual wear if your workplace doesn't allow it. Don't over dress either. Don't look like you're going to a wedding in 2 hours and you don't have time to change.
GRAMMAR Use correct grammar while speaking and writing. Incorrect use of grammar can lead to confusion or no response at all.
DISCREETNESS If there is a company secret, or gossip, do not discuss it at a meeting or at the workplace. Be polite if someone is asking about it, but if it's something you're not allowed to tell, politely respond while keeping it discreet.
OPEN MINDEDNESS Always stay open to other people's ideas. Don't only focus on your own ideas.
CELL PHONES Turn your cell phone off and leave it in a drawer in your desk or, if you absolutely must, in a bag. If you must take a call, leave to an area where you are not disturbing anyone else and answer. Talk and be back in a timely manner.
TABLE MANNERS Always wait to be seated by the host/hostess Keep your elbows off the table Place your napkin in your lap. If you are eating finger foods, do not lick your fingers, instead use your napkin. Leave the napkin crumpled on the table to signify you have finished your meal. If a client declines alcohol, so should you It is reasonable to have ONE drink after 3 -4 meetings, but only ONE
INTRODUCTIONS Introduce the person with less power to the person with more power, not the other way around. If you are the person with a lesser title, don't ramble. Don't give your whole life's story. Shake their hand, and briefly explain who you are. Also maybe mention something about the other person and ask a couple questions. Don't make them difficult. Just simple, easy questions to get to know the person a little bit better.
HANDSHAKES When you greet someone in a business scenario, a firmly gripped handshake can show that you're serious. Don’t break the other person's hand, but also don’t barely touch them. Get a decent grip. Remember that men and women are equals in the workplace, so do the same handshake with women as you would do with a man.
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