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Business Etiquette: Cultural Tips from Around the Globe

Friday, August 8th, 2008

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This document provides dozens of useful business etiquette tips for a wide variety of countries throughout the world.

Business Etiquette: How Savvy Are You?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

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This 42-slide presentation has the following objecctives: (1) Define Business Etiquette, (2) Identify Benefits of Practicing Business Etiquette, and (3) Test/Expand Your Etiquette Awareness.

Seven Meeting Etiquette Rules Not to Be Forgetten

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Business meetings are held for a variety of reasons, but one common characteristic is the sharing of information with others. As in dining, there are rules of etiquette that go along with meetings. I cannot believe the number of times I have been to meetings and some individuals in the room exhibit unprofessional business […]

Dining Etiquette Is Good Business

Friday, August 1st, 2008

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This 22-slide presentation covers the following: (1) Where to sit, (2) The importance of perfect posture, (3) What to do with your extras–cell phone, purse, pagers, etc., (4) The table: napkins, silverware, stemware, plates, and (5) When should you actually start eating?
 
 

Etiquette for Online Business Commmunication

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Etiquette for online business is virtually the same it is for offline business:
* always be polite* show respect* listen/read intently* go out of your way to satisfy any and all customers’ needs* never fabricate information to mislead or suit one’s own business interests* be willing to negotiate
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Schmoozing and Business Etiquette

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

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This document covers (1) Schmoozing suggestions, (2) Listening and speaking suggestions, (3) Grooming tips, and (4) Business etiquette.

The Top Ten Business Etiquette Faux Pus

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

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This document gives the top ten business etiquette faux pus (errors), plus it gives you ten bonus etiquette faux pus.

Business Etiquette

Friday, July 11th, 2008

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This document covers (1) Introducing yourself and shaking hands, (2) Giving presentations, (3) Knowing the dress code, and (4) Giving gifts.

Etiquette in Business

Monday, July 7th, 2008

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This 21-slide presentation covers (1) Definition of Business Etiquette, (2) Quotient Quiz, (3) Why Etiquette is Necessary in the Workplace, (4) How to Utilize Etiquette, (5) First Impressions. (6) Person-to-Person Etiquette, (7)Business Correspondence, (8) Etiquette Activity, and (9) International Protocol.

Please Pass the Etiquette: Interacting with Potential Employers

Monday, July 7th, 2008

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This 29-slide presention covers (1) Mind Your Manners–Defining Business Etiquette, (2) Professional Presentation–Reality vs. Perception, (3) Talk the Talk–Communicating with Employers, and (4) Elbows Off the Table–Dining Etiquette.

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