Being a commission salesperson is a difficult way to make a living, but it can be quite lucrative for someone who is good with people and is willing to work hard. If you earn your income by making sales,...
Having a camera in your hand doesn't give you a license to toss good manners aside, even if it means missing out on one of the best photo ops ever. There are so many interesting things around us that the...
Air travel was once a pleasurable experience. People dressed up, checked in their best luggage, and waited a few minutes until their flight was announced. Happy ticket staff directed them to their flight...
The ways in which this indispensable little gadget can cause offence are many.Remember, above all, that you are not joined at the hip. It is important to be aware at all times of good mobile phone etiquette.Think...
Elevators are a very unique place. While you are only on them for a short period of time, there are unwritten rules and etiquette that people are expected to follow. To avoid offending anyone when using...
Text messaging (and mobile phone use in general) grows in popularity. Excitement over using new technology clashes head-on with common courtesy, not surprisingly giving rise to a mobile-phone manners backlash.So...
Adherence to the proper etiquette for a business meeting establishes respect among meeting participants, helps the meeting begin and end on time, and fosters an atmosphere of cooperation. A lack of etiquette...
Courtesy is something you need to have in every single thing you do in life, including driving. You might think that the whole point is getting from point A to point B, but it's so much more than that....
Why is office etiquette important? Because bad manners at work can be bad for business by negatively affecting employee morale and productivity.To ensure a happy and productive work environment, every...
Presenting a professional image, both in person and on the telephone, is very important in the Office Skills profession. Taking care of your customers over the telephone and making them feel well informed...
Presentation etiquette should always be followed, regardless of whether your presentation is for school, the office, a social group or even a family meeting. If whatever message you are trying to get across...
Always use your right hand, and 'pump' the hand two or three times before you let it go.Ensure that your fingers grip the other person's palm, otherwise you will crush their fingers. Be careful not to...
Be concise and to the pointAnswer all questions, and pre-empt further questionsUse proper spelling, grammar & punctuation Make it personal Use templates for frequently used responses Answer swiftly...
Turn off your cell phone before sitting down. It is rude to talk on your phone or text while in the company of others.Never talk when you have food in your mouth.Even if someone asks you a question, wait...
If you're in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it is best to err on the side of conservatism. It is much better to be overdressed than underdressed. If you're not sure, check with the person who...
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Before you open your mouth to speak, stop and think about what you are going to say. Too many people speak as they think, and when the words come out, they don’t convey the intended meaning....