Emply basic courtesies: such as speaking softly and quietly in a public place, holding the door for the person behind you, being considerate in the lift etc.
Both man and women should shake hands with each other, no matter who offers it first. Women may offer her hand for a handshake.
Read up more about Proper Business Card Etiquette Whoever is hosting a business lunch pays for it. Whoever invites a client out to lunch pays for it, no matter what gender.
Consideration for shared spaces, coffee pots etc. Leave the place neat and clean as you have found them, or even neater.
Keep things professional. This includes your attire, posture and your language.
For example, no matter what great friends you and your boss are, there should be some professional formality and not too much familiarity.
For example, no matter what great friends you and your boss are, there should be some professional formality and not too much familiarity.
This professional formality should also be reflected by the way you speak on the phone, in emails, presentations and project discussions.
Do not apply your social manners in a business situation. There is right place for everything.
This usually applies to the area of business entertaining. For more information, see Business Meal Etiquette
No matter what happens at home and in personal life, do not bring those dark clouds or excitement to the office. If something affects you deeply, speak to your boss and take the day off.
Try not to eat at your desk. It may disturb others: its smell, noise or having food in your waste paper baskets may attract pests. Meals ought to be had in a dining area like a canteen, pantry etc.
If you are required to handle clients from different countries and cultures, it is advisable to study International Business Etiquette and British Etiquette which is the standard for international etiquette.
Increasingly companies have to deal with a big emerging market in China. These are helpful to know: Chinese Manners and Chinese Dining Etiquette
Have you heard that clothes maketh the woman?
Be professional in your dress at all times, but stay within the dress code of your company’s culture.
The way you dress communicates to everyone around you, your clients, your coworkers, your boss, how you feel about yourself and how you want them to feel about you.
