Etiquette guide Etiquette ?? A guide to Corporate Common courtesies Simple Living and high thinking is the mantra handed down to us by the sages of yore For generations many have been brought up on the tradition that intrinsic self worth is more important

Etiquette ?? A guide to Corporate Common courtesies Simple Living and high thinking is the mantra handed down to us by the sages of yore For generations many have been brought up on the tradition that intrinsic self worth is more important than super ?cial form While this way of life has stood us in good stead till now times are changing Appearances do matter in today ? s world this is true especially in the corporate world where there has been a movement towards generally acceptable courtesies and these practices have coalesced as global business etiquettes This guide consists of a few simple tips and guidelines to make it easier for us to project ourselves and our organization better in today ? s competitive corporate environment Etiquette is about presenting ourselves with poise self-control and con ?dence without making overt proclamations The objective is to make our everyday interaction at the workplace more wholesome and pleasant and help us to project ourselves with greater poise and con ?dence In such matters where cultural relativity plays a large role there is nothing wrong or right these are merely indicative of the more acceptable norms that have coalesced over time Making Introductions Introductions are one of the most important aspects of our daily life Making the right moves can make a big di ?erence Remember you never get a second chance to make a ?rst impression Personal impressions are made within - seconds upon meeting someone The most important point about making introductions is to make them Not doing so may cause discomfort or embarrassment In the social arena men are introduced to women In the business arena the person lower in the hierarchy regardless of gender is introduced to the person higher up the ladder regardless of gender The person to whom the introduction is made is mentioned ?rst and the name of the person being introduced is mentioned last As you say each person ? s name make eye contact with that person This makes them feel important and allows you to maintain control of the introductions To respond to an introduction simply say ??Hello ? or ??How do you do ? Once a conversation has begun and everyone seems at ease you may excuse yourself Be consistent using surnames If you only know one person ? s ?rst name introduce everyone by his her surname When someone seems to have forgotten your name just introduce yourself hand outstretched and with a smile on your face If no one introduces you step in and introduce yourself At any business meal or function always introduce yourself to the person sitting next to you Business Cards The exchange of business cards is commonplace in today ? s business environment however the graces and courtesies associated with giving and receiving it make the di ?erence Present your business card as if it is a gift Similarly when you receive a card hold and examine it before putting it in your pocket When

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