This is Part III of “Business Etiquette FUN-damentals,” a three-part series for Progressions. If you have followed my previous two posts (Part I and Part II) about Business Etiquette, you know that etiquette is really grounded in the essence of making others feel comfortable. I have listed some general business/event questions that might arise at your workplace or during a […]
Who holds the door? Who gets on an elevator first? What do I do with my napkin when I need to excuse myself from the table? Do I pass food to my right or left? Do I have to go to another networking event? Questions of business etiquette plague all of us – from those just entering the workforce to […]
Whether it is an employee conducting a staff meeting, or a professional organization hosting a monthly luncheon, the “office meeting” can come in a variety of forms. Regardless of who, what, when and where, there are simple rules to follow to ensure you make the most of your meeting and allowing others to do the same. Write down notes, not […]
Etiquette is a topic that impacts our future as public relations and business professionals, but it is not a popular discussion topic. I recently had the privilege of attending a workshop that highlighted the positives and negatives of this not-so-popular subject. I quickly learned that if we do not practice good manners, we cannot successfully fulfill our duties as public […]
