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.