Business Etiquette

Master the norms of professional behavior and communication to create a positive impression and build effective business relationships.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Define etiquette and provide an example of how etiquette can be of value to a company or organization.
• Understand the guidelines to making effective introductions.
• Identify the 3 C’s of a good impression.
• Identify at least one way to minimize nervousness while in social situations.
• Understand how to use a business card effectively.
• Identify and practice at least one way to remember names.
• Identify the 3 steps to handshaking.
• Enumerate the four levels of conversation and provide an example for each.
• Understand place settings, napkin etiquette, and basic table manners.
• Understand the protocol of ordering in a restaurant, handling alcohol in a business meal, paying the bill, and tipping.
• Understand basic guidelines for the proper form of address, grammar standards, and use of acronyms in e-mails.
• Understand basic guidelines in the use of the telephone, voicemail, and cell phone.
• State the difference between a formal and an informal letter.
• Create an effective ‘Thank You’ note.
• Understand the meaning of colors in dressing for success.
• Differentiate among the dressy casual, semi-formal, formal, and black tie dress codes.
• Understand basic guidelines in international etiquette.

SHRM PDCs: 12
Intended Audience: All