Business
Communication & Etiquette
Welcome to MAS
Agenda
• What is Etiquette
• Difference between Social & Business Etiquette
• Why Business Etiquette
• The Importance of Introductions
• Important Business Etiquette
• Business Etiquette Postures
What is Etiquette
• Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates
expectations for social behavior according to
contemporary conventional norms within a society, social
class, or group.
Difference between Social &
Business Etiquette
Social Etiquette
• Marked by Courtesy
• Gender Plays Role
Business Etiquette
• Marked by Hierarchy &
Power
• Gender has no Role
Why business Etiquette?
• Differentiates you from others in a competitive business
market
• Enables you to be confident in variety of settings with a
variety of people
• Honors commitment to excellence and quality
• Modifies distracting behaviors and develops admired
conduct
• Exhibits Professionalism and develop a polished image
The Importance of
Introductions
• Gender
• Name Tags
Introductions
• Failing to introduce people in a business situation makes
you look downright unprofessional.
• Always rise as mark of respect.
• Look into the eyes and smile
• Give a firm handshake
Some important business
etiquettes are:
• Email Etiquette
• Telephone Etiquette
• Office Etiquette
• Meeting Etiquette
• Business card Etiquette
• Dress Etiquette
• Cubicle Etiquette
• Networking
Business Etiquette
Postures
Hand Shaking Positions Seating Positions
Any Questions?
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Business Communication & Etiquette

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    Agenda • What isEtiquette • Difference between Social & Business Etiquette • Why Business Etiquette • The Importance of Introductions • Important Business Etiquette • Business Etiquette Postures
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    What is Etiquette •Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
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    Difference between Social& Business Etiquette Social Etiquette • Marked by Courtesy • Gender Plays Role Business Etiquette • Marked by Hierarchy & Power • Gender has no Role
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    Why business Etiquette? •Differentiates you from others in a competitive business market • Enables you to be confident in variety of settings with a variety of people • Honors commitment to excellence and quality • Modifies distracting behaviors and develops admired conduct • Exhibits Professionalism and develop a polished image
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    Introductions • Failing tointroduce people in a business situation makes you look downright unprofessional. • Always rise as mark of respect. • Look into the eyes and smile • Give a firm handshake
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    Some important business etiquettesare: • Email Etiquette • Telephone Etiquette • Office Etiquette • Meeting Etiquette • Business card Etiquette • Dress Etiquette • Cubicle Etiquette • Networking
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    Business Etiquette Postures Hand ShakingPositions Seating Positions
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