Business Etiquette Blunders to Avoid
June 25, 2013
As business professionals struggle to differentiate themselves from their competition, manners are more important than ever. How you present yourself matters–and sometimes it’s the little things we do that cast a negative cloud over us. These etiquette blunders can be very damaging to our professional relationships.
Have you ever left a voicemail for a business contact after hours — knowing full well that person was unavailable to speak with you? Clearly, you were trying to avoid talking to that person! You know it–and trust me, they know it too.
This is a great example of a business etiquette blunder.
I’ve put together a list of a few top etiquette blunders to avoid. I’d love for you to share your experiences with us. Add your top business etiquette pet peeve(s) to the list! Just click the button to add your own!
Print This Post
Leave a Reply
1 Responses to Business Etiquette Blunders to Avoid
Say goodbye to bone breaking handshakes now. No one thinks you’re better because you’re strong. A lovely firm handshake will do the trick no pain required. Perhaps the only thing worse than a much too hard handshake is the dead fish handshake. You got to find a happy medium.If you’re not sure if your handshake is doing the trick, get practicing on a friend.Ever had this one? You’re standing there and a person you know walks up with someone you don’t know.Your mate starts talking with you, but regrets to introduce the person they’re with. Awkward. The first rule of any social situation, if it involves people who haven’t met, is to take control and make the intros.