Blogs Posts in Business Etiquettes category; 95 blog posts

Turkey Corporate Culture

* Turks take punctuality for business meetings very seriously and expect that you will do likewise; call with an explanation if you are delayed. * Consideration, politeness, respect and courtes [...]

Posted On : Dec, 14 2007 | Comments : 0

OFFICE ETIQUETTE

DO’S & DON’TS FOR YOUR WORKPLACE WASHROOM There are endless ground rules for etiquette in the office. But etiquette in the office bathroom is just as important, if not more. Check out a couple of [...]

Posted On : Dec, 11 2007 | Comments : 0

Etiquette Matters in Ecuador

The People Ecuadorians are hospitable and warmly welcoming of visitors. They revere older people and honor experience and authority. Superiors, parents and teachers are greatly respected. Ecuador is one of the most racially divided countri [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

Sweden Corporate Culture

* Swedes take punctuality for business meetings very seriously and expect you to do likewise. Call with an explanation if you are delayed. * Use last names and appropriate titles until specifically inv [...]

Posted On : Dec, 04 2007 | Comments : 1

Meeting and Greeting Manner in Hong Kong

* Shake hands with everyone -- men, women and children -- upon meeting and leaving. Note that Hong Kong Chinese handshakes may be less firm than a Western handshake. * Higher-ranking persons ar [...]

Posted On : Dec, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

Business Eitquette in Malaysia

* Business cards are generally exchanged after an introduction. * Westerners are expected to be punctual for social occasions and business meetings. Call if you are delayed. Do not get frustrat [...]

Posted On : Dec, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

Office Party Don'ts

Attending an office party? Don't check your professional reputation along with your coat. An office party gives you the opportunity to celebrate the holidays or other occasion with your co-workers. You should have fun, but be careful about [...]

Posted On : Nov, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

Japan Corporate Culture

* Punctuality is a must in all business and social meetings. * Any degree of knowledge of Japanese culture is greatly appreciated. * Japanese may exchange business cards even [...]

Posted On : Nov, 05 2007 | Comments : 0

Top 5 Office Party Don'ts

1. Don't Treat the Office Party Like a Singles Bar An office party gives you a chance to see another side of your co-workers. However, you shouldn't try to get to know any of them too well. Jim (or Jane) from accounting may suddenly look a [...]

Posted On : Nov, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

Top 6 Rules for Using Cell Phones at Work

Having your cell phone at work can be useful but it can also be very disruptive. Your friends and family can reach you anytime, anywhere, which can be annoying. When you're on your own time, the choice to turn off your cell phone is entire [...]

Posted On : Oct, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

Good manners are good for business

Despite what many people believe -- or the behavior they exhibit -- there still are those who believe business etiquette is something that never goes out of style.In fact, in a study conducted by etiquette consultants Eticon Inc., 80 [...]