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Lesson 8:Become Professional in USA!
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Answer of last question: C) Eat Food Only with your Right Hand in India!
Quiz: What is the best moment to give your business card?
A) before the conversation
B) during the conversation
C) after the conversation
(please leave your answer in the comment box below)
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Hello!
In USA,business etiquette is essentially about building relationships with colleagues, clients or customers. In the business world, it is these people that can influence your success or failure. Etiquette, and in particular business etiquette, is simply a means of maximising your business potential by presenting yourself favourably.
Business meetings are one arena in which poor etiquette can have negative effects. By improving your business meeting etiquette you automatically improve your chances of success. Comfort, trust, attentiveness and clear communication are examples of the positive results of demonstrating good etiquette.
DRESS CODE
If you are attending a special event, the invitation may indicate a clothing/dress code.
[last visit 31-03-2009]
Quiz: What is the best moment to give your business card?
A) before the conversation
B) during the conversation
C) after the conversation
(please leave your answer in the comment box below)
＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝
Hello!
In USA,business etiquette is essentially about building relationships with colleagues, clients or customers. In the business world, it is these people that can influence your success or failure. Etiquette, and in particular business etiquette, is simply a means of maximising your business potential by presenting yourself favourably.
Business meetings are one arena in which poor etiquette can have negative effects. By improving your business meeting etiquette you automatically improve your chances of success. Comfort, trust, attentiveness and clear communication are examples of the positive results of demonstrating good etiquette.
DRESS CODE
If you are attending a special event, the invitation may indicate a clothing/dress code.
- If it doesn't, it's a good idea to call the event planner or someone who's attended before, to check what's expected. When in doubt dress a little more formal.
- When you're dressing for the "new" business world, 1) Dress according to your corporate culture. 2) Dress like the people with whom you are doing business.
- If you are the event organizer put the dress code on the invitation, your guests will appreciate it. People want to know what is expected so they don't feel uncomfortable.
BUSINESS CARDS
Keep cards clean and crisp
- Don't hand out worn, dirty or faded business cards unless you want your business to look worn, dirty and faded.
- Make sure your cards are neat and clean and the edges are still sharp.
Wait for the right moment do so at the appropriate time
- Wait until the conversation turns to business, and then politely offer your card face up.
- Gladly accept and offer your own card in return if your contact offers first.
- Business cards should always be passed out before formal meetings begin.
Always have business cards ready ...
- Have a fresh supply of your business cards on hand.
- Know when the next big opportunity will present itself, and it's essential to be prepared.
- Wait for superiors to ask when giving business card
[last visit 31-03-2009]
