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Waltz Through Business Etiquettes!

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Good Manners Mean Good Business

They says it takes 15 seconds to make a good first impression, and the rest of your life to undo it, if it was a negative one. So always be prepared to look and sound your best.

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The Right Handshake

The handshake is the universally accepted way of greeting people and introducing oneself in the bussiness world. It should be a warm, palm-to-palm handshake, lasting about 3-4 seconds.

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The Business Introduction

In business introductions, rank and position take precedence over age ao gender. Whenever you find yourself in a group or in situations where you must introduce a colleague to a senior person or your client to your boss, always say the name of the most important person first to show deference.

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Telephone and Cell Phone

Always call during regular business hours. Call back or answer voice messages within 24 hours.

Remember cell phone is only for emergencies. Switch off your cell phone while attending a meeting or business luncheon.

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Effective Business Emails

Reply to all business emails within 24 hours, maximum 36 hours.

Always use sentence case UPPERCASE means you are

shouting, lowercase shows you are lazy.

Always use email signature, including your complete contact information.

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The Perfect Business Attire

What you wear is a sign of your respect for the other person or the organisation you are working or interacting with.

Observe the dress code of your workplace.

On casual dress days, wear business casual clothes.

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The Business Luncheon/Dinner

Remember, a Business Meal is for eating and networking.

Place the napkin on your lap and don’t wipe your face or nose with it.

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The Value Business Referral

Referrals are invaluable to business.

When people give you a referral or a sales lead, thank them.

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Skilled Business Networking

Corporate parties, cocktail receptions, office parties are excellent places to network.

Office parties are an extension of the office environment; so appear on time, dress appropriately, drink in moderation.

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The Smart Business Talk

When meeting prospective clients or business associates, to initiate the discussions and get the business talk going, start with introductions and by asking general questions.

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Value Time, Value Business

Time is precious, time is money.

Be time conscious and stick to the rules of punctuality.

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The Friendly Office Environment

Be polite and courteous, even to those you do not like, to avoid fights and negative tension.

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Thank You…..