Thursday, April 26, 2012

Business Etiquette

Business Etiquette:

Greetings:
  •  Firm Handshake is the first of the greeting process.
  • You shake everyones hand upon arriving and leaving.
  • Short eye contact during the hand shake is common however prolonged should be avoided.
  • Courtesy titles such as Mr, Mrs or Miss should be stated at all times, and you should wait until invited to use a first name basis.
  • Business cards are presented and exchanged upon first being introduced in a causal manner.
  • The cards are only looked at later once everyone has departed.
Business Meetings:
  • Always send agenda to everyone involved in a timely manner before the meeting. 
  • It is very important to be early to a meeting and never late.  If you are going to be late it is always important to call ahead of time even if it is just 5 minutes. 
  • Depending one who is attending the meeting it could either be formal or informal.  
  • Formal Meetings:
    • Always have a clear meaning
    • very organized
    • The presenter is always prepared and on target
    • Consistent eye contact throughout the presentation and meeting is good etiquette.
    • After the meeting it is important to send a follow up letter or email to all involved.

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