Etiquette in Business
Not only is etiquette a courtesy in business and personal life; it’s also a way to immediately create credibility in your brand, you. So what exactly is good etiquette in the business world?
A few tips to consider:
- When someone enters a meeting room, stand and greet them
- When in a room of strangers, extend a warm handshake and introduce yourself, especially to those standing solo
- When dining, don’t chew with your mouth open
- Don’t chew gum during meetings
- Never put your bags on the conference room table; sit them next to your chair or on your chair and unload from there
- Always bring paper, writing utensil and your calendar to ANY meeting
- Always arrive a few minutes prior to a meeting - don’t make everyone wait on you
- Hold the door for others - male or female
- Clean up after yourself; don’t expect someone else to pick up your dirtied glass or trash
- Send a handwritten thank you note after meeting a new person and enclose your business card … not only good etiquette, but also good networking!
For more great tips, check out Emily Post.
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