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Business Etiquette
The lecturer Mrs. Nikki Dickens was from The Lockheed Martin Career Development Center, and she discussed Business Etiquette in her lecture. She started off with some definitions of Business etiquettes and then moved towards the examples of business etiquette and various other tips on life after a college degree. She interactively explained all this, so everyone was paying proper attention.
Business etiquettes generally mean understanding and respecting the fact that there are norms and values. We should have a mutual agreement with others which would help to create an environment where others feel comfortable through real connection with others. Mrs. Dickens talked about the proper way to do a handshake which is to look up in the eye and firmly shake hands for a couple of seconds with a smile. Then we got to know where to place a name tag which is on the right shoulder so that while doing the handshake others can see and know your name quickly. While you are in a business place or a social function the best way to meet up is to introduce to a person standing alone because it is not regarded as a satisfactory manner to disturb others who are talking with each other very closely. Moving on, when you introduce certain persons in a business introduction you should introduce the lower status individuals to the important one.
When you are in a meeting and your phone rings, then it is best to apologize and keep your phone in silent/flight mode because talking out loud there would seriously hurt your status. If it is critical, then express your apologies and quickly receive your call and attend the meeting immediately since the person whom you are with takes priority. While communicating with business people you should keep it professional and keep about 3 feet distance. When you are talking on the phone, you should greet with your name and ask how you can help them so that you sound formal. Holding out the door for someone is an excellent way to show your business etiquette. If by any chance you have a heated email exchange then it’s probably best to resolve as soon as possible either by changing the medium or any other means because you don’t want to get in trouble during your first stages.
Finally, she concluded the lecture by mentioning how important it is to connect with others when you are in business. You should have a proper e-mail, phone as well as meeting etiquette if you want to succeed in your business. You can use tips such as learning co-worker’s names, accepting or initiating lunch invitation, recognizing others accomplishment and keeping up to date with your deadlines.
Business etiquettes generally mean understanding and respecting the fact that there are norms and values. We should have a mutual agreement with others which would help to create an environment where others feel comfortable through real connection with others. Mrs. Dickens talked about the proper way to do a handshake which is to look up in the eye and firmly shake hands for a couple of seconds with a smile. Then we got to know where to place a name tag which is on the right shoulder so that while doing the handshake others can see and know your name quickly. While you are in a business place or a social function the best way to meet up is to introduce to a person standing alone because it is not regarded as a satisfactory manner to disturb others who are talking with each other very closely. Moving on, when you introduce certain persons in a business introduction you should introduce the lower status individuals to the important one.
When you are in a meeting and your phone rings, then it is best to apologize and keep your phone in silent/flight mode because talking out loud there would seriously hurt your status. If it is critical, then express your apologies and quickly receive your call and attend the meeting immediately since the person whom you are with takes priority. While communicating with business people you should keep it professional and keep about 3 feet distance. When you are talking on the phone, you should greet with your name and ask how you can help them so that you sound formal. Holding out the door for someone is an excellent way to show your business etiquette. If by any chance you have a heated email exchange then it’s probably best to resolve as soon as possible either by changing the medium or any other means because you don’t want to get in trouble during your first stages.
Finally, she concluded the lecture by mentioning how important it is to connect with others when you are in business. You should have a proper e-mail, phone as well as meeting etiquette if you want to succeed in your business. You can use tips such as learning co-worker’s names, accepting or initiating lunch invitation, recognizing others accomplishment and keeping up to date with your deadlines.
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