Present Yourself by Mastering Meeting Etiquette
August 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Getting Ahead
Meeting Etiquette is all about how you present yourself. Self-promotion is key in moving up the business ladder, and manners never go out of style.
1. Respond: If you’ve been invited to a meeting or a function, don’t wait until the last minute to let organizers know if you’re attending. If you have to cancel at the last minute, call and apologize.
2. Prepare: Always have an agenda ready. Do your homework. Who will be there? What will be discussed? What items might you need for the meeting? Bring your own daily planner so you know your availability, if necessary. If this meeting is outside your office, pack plenty of business cards, arrive ahead of time and bring your client’s phone number in case you’re delayed.
3. Meet hand-to-hand and eye-to-eye: Give a firm handshake regardless if you’re being introduced to male or female colleagues. In addition, maintain eye contact now and during the meeting. When someone is speaking directly to you, looking away is considered rude. If writing notes, glance up often to show your interest and respect…
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