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EEEK! WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? |
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Test your etiquette skills with this fun, interactive quiz! |
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SPOT THE FASHION MISTAKES |
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Don't let these things happen to you. Take this fun quiz! |
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In understanding business and social etiquette it is important to know there is a difference between the two. For the most part, business etiquette is "genderless" while gender etiquette is appropriate in many social settings. |
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DO THE QUOTES GO INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE QUESTION MARK? |
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While many companies do not need the services of a full time editor or copywriter, we could all use some help now and then. Professional Polish will soon be announcing a new Grammar Etiquette service that will help you sleep at night, long after the letter / memo / E-mail / proposal has gone. |
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FILL THIS OUT AND FAX IT BACK TO ME, THEN WE CAN GET STARTED |
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Have you ever had to fill out paper work before you could do business with a company? Have you ever noticed what that paperwork looks like? Those who stand out in business are those who pay attention to the details. From your logo and brochure to your invoice and office signage, your corporate image is ALWAYS on display. |
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I'M FINISHED EATING, WHICH WAY DO I PUT MY FORK? |
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From how to indicate you are through eating to what to do with the fish bone in your mouth, business dining skills are important and will make a difference with your guests. If you (or one of your employees) do not know what to do with your napkin when you leave the table during dinner, you can bet someone at the table will - and that someone will take note of how you handled the situation. |
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Children need to learn good manners at an early age, before bad habits are established. Good manners are essential for school success, self-esteem, self-confidence and lasting relationships. They demonstrate proper respect for family and teachers, friends and strangers. Children want to be good. They want to know and do what is right and they want to be liked, not embarrassed. If we teach our children age appropriate manners as they are developing, bad manners and lack of civility will not be learned and carried into adolescence and adulthood. |
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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL |
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In today's highly competitive markets, it's not enough to be a whiz kid with the computer. Companies are looking for people who are not only technically astute, but who can handle themselves in all situations. According to research conducted by Harvard University, The Carnegie Foundation, and The Stanford Research Institute, only 15% of financial success is due to technical knowledge and 85% is due to skill in communication and building relationships. |
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I AM MEETING WITH THE AMBASSADOR TO CHINA, SHOULD I BRING A GIFT? |
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When do offer gifts and what gifts are appropriate is an important aspect of business etiquette. Whether you are acknowledging an ambassador or a 15 year employee you should have a game-plan for honoring the moment. |
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AMONG ALL THE TALENT, WHO WILL STAND OUT? |
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Everyone looks good on their resume, but what will they do at the dinner table or client party? Develop specific business and social etiquette tests to help you assess your prime candidate's skills. |
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I THINK THE WORLD IS GETTING SMALLER! |
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Proper etiquette for the culture is one of the fastest things you can learn to give you an edge in their arena. It is also one of the quickest ways your host can tell how much you care. Whether coming to America or going abroad, know the basic etiquette skills of your target country and countrymen. |
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