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I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #11…
Table Manners
These apply to the Americas and most of Europe. If you’re elsewhere, do some research beforehand.
The fork goes [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #10…
Interruptions
Avoid interruptions (of singular or group work sessions, meetings, phone calls, or even discussions) if at all possible. Most [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #9…
E-mail
Make the subject line specific. Think of the many messages you’re received with the generic subject line, “Hi” or [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #8…
The Phone
Always return calls. Even if you don’t yet have an answer to the caller’s question, call and explain [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #7…
Meetings
If a subject is important enough to call a meeting, be considerate of the participants’ time and ensure that [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #6…
International Business
The information in this article is presented from a Western point of view. It is important to note [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #5…
Superiors
The only thing you owe your boss above and beyond what you owe peers and subordinates is more information. [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #4…
Peers and Subordinates
Impressing the boss isn’t enough.
A 1997 study by Manchester Partners International, says even in this tight job [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #3…
It’s About People
Talk and visit with people. Don’t differentiate by position or standing within the company. Secretaries and janitorial [...]

I came across a great article on business etiquette called More Than Just Eating With the Right Fork by Paula Williams that I thought I would share tips from over the next few weeks.
Here is tip #2…
The Basics
The most important thing to remember is to be courteous and thoughtful to the people around you, regardless [...]

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