This document outlines proper business etiquette, covering topics such as defining business etiquette, making a good first impression, etiquette for business meetings, telephone etiquette, handshake etiquette, and business card etiquette. Specific guidelines are provided, such as arriving on time for meetings, turning off devices, making eye contact during handshakes, and exchanging business cards privately with two hands. The goal is to set standards for professional appearance and interactions in business settings.

1. BUSINESS ETIQUETTE TRAINING
BY: OFULUE AMAKA

2.  Definition of Business Etiquette
 First Impression Management
 Business Meeting Etiquette
 Telephone Etiquette
 Handshake Etiquette
 Business Card Etiquette
 Exercise
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TABLE OF CONTENT

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WHAT IS BUSINESS ETIQUETTE?
Business etiquette is the set of written or written or
unwritten rules of conduct that facilitate interaction
between people in the work place in the work world by
setting standards for appearance and behavior.

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HOW TO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION
 Be confident
 Proper posture is imperative
 Smile
 Dress appropriately
 Have a sense of humor
 Remember the name of the person you meet

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BUSINESS MEETING ETIQUETTE
 Arrive to the meeting on time
 Come prepared with pen and paper
 Demonstrate interest in the subject using
body language
 Turn off cell phones and laptops
 Do not interrupt the speaker instead you say “ a quick
one please” to ask a question and “ ”

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TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE
 Give a professional greeting and identify yourself
 Be genuinely polite and respectful in your tone
 Be clear and precise
 Say “please” when appropriate
 End on a positive note e.g. Have a nice day sir! ,
It was nice speaking with you

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HANDSHAKE ETIQUETTE
 Know when to initiate the hand
 Stand and look the other person in the eye with a
smile
 Your handshake should be firm and not crushing
 The handshake should be approximately two to five
seconds in duration
 Beware of the other hand
 Shake hands in an up-down motion

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BUSINESS CARD ETIQUETTE
 Do not ask for business cards in front of people.
Ask privately and one-on-one
 Read the business cards for about a minute
before placing them in the card holder
 Give with both hand and receive with both
hands
 It is professional to put business cards in a
business card holder
 Do not write anything on the business card

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EXERCISE

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ANY QUESTIONS