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ETIQUETTE & MANNERS:

Social rules for theprofessional

Compiled by Dotty Harshberger

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No matter what the

situation, social etiquetterules should be followed.

When should you beparticularly aware of 

your manners?

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EVERY

SITUATION!

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Consider some of the

benefits of etiquette… • Gives professionals

the tools to impressclients andcolleagues.

• It puts others atease so thatbusiness can beconducted.

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and… 

• Helps to establishrapport with

others moreeasily.

• Builds confidenceand helps createa winning style.

•Gives theorganization anoverall polished,professional

image.

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and

Possessing a high level of etiquetteknowledge and skills buildsconfidence and instills the

perception of trustworthiness

in others. 

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Introductions

• When you arespeaking with

someone youknow andsomeone newapproaches,

always make anintroduction.

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When making an

introduction… 

• Give a piece of 

information aboutthe person—it canbe a conversationstarter.

 “This is Sue, she just opened anew store in

town.”  

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What?

• LISTEN to andconcentrate on

conversations—don’t just wait foryour turn to talk!

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Don’t Jump! 

• Resist the urge to jump into a

conversationwhen someonepauses inthought. Wait a

second or two,then respond.

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Just a peck will do.

• A kiss on the cheek asa greeting is okay at aholiday gathering or aconvention when youhaven’t seen theperson in awhile.

• Resist the smooch ina purely businesssetting.

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Smile, you’re on Candid

Camera!

• Be an activelistener—smile,nod, make eyecontact and agree

when appropriate.

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My Space

• Respect a person’spersonal space—don’t get too close!If you can smelllunch on theirbreath—you may betoo close!

• Give them a breathmint!

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Build your vocabulary!

• Avoid vulgarreferences and

swear words.

• Poor language ISNOT professionaland offendssome.

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Networking

Based on the success of your firstimpression, the other person willdetermine whether or not you are

worthy enough for them tocontinue investing themselves in

developing a relationship with you

and your company.

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Mind your own business!

• Don’t ask personalquestions!

Like… 

How much did that cost?Why did they divorce?

Did you get a raise?

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You’ve got to be kidding! 

• Gossip—keep it toyourself!

• Gossip: Everyonewants to hear ituntil it’s about

them!

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Hold the door.

• Whoever (guy orgal) gets to the

door first shouldopen it and holdfor others whoare following.

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The door is closing… 

• At an elevator,

those in theelevator shouldget off beforeanyone else get

on.

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Meeting Seating

• Generally thechairperson sitsat the end of thetable farthest

from theentrance.

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Does anyone know what

time it is?• If you are attending

the meeting—be ontime!

• On time means

arriving a fewminutes BEFORE themeeting begins. 

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Who’s in charge of this

meeting?• If you are leading a

meeting ARRIVEEARLY! Check theroom’s temperature,lighting, and

arrangement.• Get yourself organized.

• Greet the participantsas they arrive.

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Keep your Word.

• Do what you promised you woulddo!

Make that phone call!Write that note!

Make the arrangements!

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H2O

• Always thirsty? See adoctor!

• Having a bottle of wateris alright if water isavailable to others.

• If you’re the only one—put it away!

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Placing a telephone call… 

• If you’re makinga call, identify

yourself first,then ask to speakto the personyou’re trying to

reach.

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When you finally reach the

person… 

• Before you jumpinto a deepconversation, askif they have time

to talk.

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If you’re on the phone and

another call comes in… 

• Always ask if it’salright to putthem on hold.

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Sign Language?

• Do not interruptsomeone on thetelephone bygesturing,

speaking orwriting themnotes!

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What about voicemail?

• If you must leave amessage, state yourname (spell if theydon’t know you),phone number, dateand reason for thecall.

• Repeat your phonenumber at the end—SLOWLY.

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You’re Ringing 

• When you are in

ANY meeting,turn off your cellphone ringer—accept voicemail

and textmessaging only!

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Can you hear me now?

• If you MUST take a call ina public place—try to

move to a more privatespace.

• Hearing one-sided

conversations alienatesthe person NOT in theconversation!

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I can’t talk now, but… 

• If you must talk

in a public place(bus, elevator,airplane etc.)keep it short and

discreet.

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Rapid Response

• Forget junk mailand forwards, butALWAYS respondto a real messageon your e-mail.

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watch wat u say

• While our Internetculture is full of 

shorthand, checkyour e-mail forgrammatical,capitalization and

spelling errors!In business—noshorthand!

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Moving?

• Close your e-mailaddress at an old

 job and havethem forwardedto an appropriateperson.

• Let everyoneknow your new

e-mail address.

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No eating with your

fingers!• During the first

course of the meal,

use the utensils onthe outside.

• For example, thesalad arrived, usethe fork on the farleft. Entrée arrives,the next fork.

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I want to eat my dessert!

• When wanting toeat your dessert,use the utensilsthat were placed

above the plate.

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Put the napkin where?

• Open the napkin,refold in half and

place in onto yourlap with the foldaway from you.

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How did that get on the

floor?

• If your utensils ornapkin fall, DONOT crawl aroundon the floor to

retrieve—flagdown a waiterand ask foranother.

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I can’t eat another thing. 

• Finally doneeating?

Place all of yourutensils on theplate with the tipof the fork andknife across theplate, pointing at11 o’clock. 

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Chop sticks or Chop Suey?

• Eat your ChopSuey (or any

other food) withchop sticks ONLYif you alreadyknow how to use

them—learning infront of someonecan be ugly!

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What’s in my Mouth? 

• Great meal when— all of a sudden yourealize something in

your mouth needs tocome out!

• Cover your mouthwith a napkin andget it out—discreetly!

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Doing lunch?

• Whoever invites acolleague or client

to a businesslunch pays for it—that includes thetip, coat check

and parking if necessary.

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Where to Lunch

• Select a restaurantthat is conducive to

conducting business.

• The restaurant

should be centrallylocated for both, orclose to the guests’ office.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall… 

• Don’t primp at arestaurant tableor in public.

• Use the restroom

to groom!

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Party time!

• Have fun, butmaintain control!

DO NOT

get drunk

hit on a co-workerstay at the buffet

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Warning: DO NOT PICK

• at your teeth.

• at your face.

• your nose.

• on your friends.

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Never, Never, Never… 

• Burp

• Snort

In general:

DO NOT make ANY

bodily noises thatare rude anddisgusting!

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Allergies and colds

happen, but… • DO NOT blow

your nose at a

table. It’s alrightto pat your nosewith a tissue.Otherwise, excuse

yourself and finda place awayfrom others.

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Finally… 

• Take time to say “please” and “thank you” more often. 

• Don’t forget to say “Hello” ratherthan “Hi”. 

• Say “you’re welcome” rather than “no problem.”  

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and always… 

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Sources

• www.bartleby,com/95/

• www.emilypost.com

• www.etiquettehell.com

• www.etiquetteessentials.com• www.udefineucom

• www.lettgroup.com