UNDERSTANDING
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
A. General Courtesy and
Manners
- Respect Yourself: Maintain appropriate and
inoffensive online behavior and communication.
- Be Punctual: Arrive early to show respect for
others' time.
Dress Appropriately: Adhere to the dress code or
wear professional attire.
Be Friendly: Acknowledge and greet everyone,
especially new employees.
-Be Cautious of Your Body Language: Maintain a
positive demeanor and control your emotions.
Manage Meetings Effectively: Stay focused and
avoid distractions during meetings.
Clean As You Go: Maintain cleanliness in
your workspace and public areas.
Telephone, Mobile Phone, and Computer
Skills and Etiquette: Use devices discreetly
and avoid distractions during meetings .
B. Dining and Restaurant Etiquette: Follow
proper dining etiquette when with clients.
[Link] Introductions: Create a positive
first impression and ensure everyone feels
comfortable.
ORDER OF INTRODUCTION
- Introducing a younger person to a more
experienced person: Acknowledge the more
senior person first.
- Introducing two people of equal rank:
Introduce the person who works for your
company first.
- Whenever a younger individual is
introduced to an elderly person: Mention the
elderly person's name first.
When introducing an outsider to a
colleague at your company: Say the
outsider's name first.
Whenever a company executive is
introduced to a client or consumer:
Introduce the client first.
D. International Customs and Etiquette: -
Be aware of different cultural norms.
Greetings: Understand local greeting
customs, like bowing in Japan.
Gift-giving: Follow local gift-giving
traditions, such as using both hands in
China.
Dress Code
China: Dress modestly.
France: Fashion is important.
Italy: Everyday style is elegant.
Meeting
China: Let Chinese partners leave first.
Japan: Senior members lead.q
France: Schedule appointments.
Language
China: Know Cantonese and Shanghainese.
Brazil: Portuguese is the main language.
Brazil: Spanish is also spoken.
Words
Japan: Avoid saying "no."
India: "No" is impolite.
UK: Use "please" and "sorry."
Time
France: Punctuality is relaxed.
Italy: Punctuality isn't valued.
Germany: Germans are punctual.
Other Workplace Etiquette
1. Knock before entering: Respect
privacy.
2. Turn music down: Be considerate.
3. Minimize jargon: Speak clearly.
4. Stay home sick: Prevent spreading
illness.
5. Be inclusive: Respect all genders.
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