professional etiquette. would you hire doug or arthur?
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ProfessionalEtiquette
What is Etiquette?• Make others feel comfortable and
respected• Not a list of rules• 80% common sense, 20% respect
A Positive First Impression
• What’s your purpose?• Introductions• Unless given permission, address
people by title and last name (Mr. Smith)• “Small” talk
Dress for Success• Clothes should be clean and
fit well• What message do you want
to send?• Shoes say a lot• Questions/Examples
Before the Meal…• Eat in advance• Review menu before you arrive, if
possible• Don’t rearrange seating arrangements• Be polite to everyone• Turn off your phone!• What do I do with the napkin?
Ordering Your Meal• Ask your host for
recommendations and order in mid-price range
• Avoid messy, complicated meals
• Avoid alcohol (most of the time)
• The bill
You’re Being Judged…
• Focus on the conversation – not the food• Keep pace with others at the table• Elbows off the table• Don’t speak with food in your mouth• No grooming or blowing nose• Never call attention to the dining
mistakes of others
Nonverbals& The Handshake
• Match your verbal and nonverbal communication
• Handshake should not last longer than greeting
• Avoid “hand over hand”, touching, or patting
• Firm enough to display confidence without being a bone crusher
Cutting Your Food• American and Continental Style• Demonstration
Digging In!• Wait to eat until everyone has been
served• Bring food to your mouth, not head to
plate• Spoon soup away from you• Keep used silverware on plate, not table• When finished, fork prongs down resting
on plate• No “doggy bags”
Need Help?Career Services• Personal consultation
on etiquette, designing your elevator pitch, and professional dress
• Career counseling• Job search assistance• Mock interviews• Resume and cover letter
review• Salary and benefits
negotiation
Connections Program• Weekly social lunches• Communication skills• Social events (weekend
and evening)• Transitional and
organizational support• On- and off-campus
referrals• Supported employment
Questions?
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