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9 Ways to Avoid Blunders at Business Lunches
By Adrianna Noton
Sadly, very few people, from the lowest workers to the top executives, know the ins and outs of etiquette for business lunches. Simple things that their mom probably taught them when they were growing up at home have been forgotten, and business universities are apparently not teaching business etiquette. Here are some tips to give you confidence, and help you avoid the typical blunders.
Remember that a business lunch is just that, business. It's not a time to flirt, drink heavily, joke or ask a girl for a date. The last thing you want to do is embarrass your boss in front of his business guest so that he has to call and apologize for your actions later.
Don't talk with food in your mouth. Many times when you are eating, someone will ask you a question. Wait to answer until your mouth is empty. Learn to take small bites so you can quickly swallow what's in your mouth if necessary.
Don't take for granted that the client is interested in a social encounter with you. Even though you may enjoy each other's company over a business lunch, it is not the time to ask for a date.
When you are going out to lunch with a new client or someone you don't know well, offer to meet him at his office. You can go together to the restaurant. This will prevent you from being embarrassed if you don't recognize your client at the restaurant.
Be kind to the waitress and the other people where you eat. If you are kind to the client and rude to the restaurant workers, it will leave a bad impression with your client. No matter what happens, even if the waitress spills something on your new suit, respond in a kind manner.
Never talk bad about your competition. Do business in such a way that your company will outshine all of the others. If your client does business with the other company and you bad mouth them, he may feel that you are bad mouthing him, as well. Allow your business to speak for itself.
Be a good conversationalist. When there is a lull in the conversation, ask a question about the other person or bring up a topic you think he might be interested in. People enjoy talking about things they enjoy. The entire meal doesn't have to be about business.
Find out everything about your client's type of work before you go to lunch. With internet at your fingertips, you can do a 15 minute search before you leave. It will make him feel more at ease if you have some knowledge about his type of work.
Even if you don't have your glasses with you, and you can't read the bill, don't ask your client to help you figure out the tip. There is nothing worse than letting him know how much you spent to take him out to lunch. He can figure it out pretty well for himself if he wants to know.
Business lunches are a great way to promote your business and pick up new clients. Avoiding common blunders will set the stage for a future business venture, and help you build your company on a firm foundation.
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The Top Five Business Etiquette Mistakes
By Grant Eckert
In the business world, how your present yourself can dictate your success or failure. Learning business etiquette can help you advance more quickly within a company, be named employee of
the month, and even solidify a larger pay raise. In short, your career will benefit from your knowledge of business etiquette.
So, here are the top five business etiquette mistakes. If you want to go far, avoid these things at all cost!
1. Business Etiquette Mistake #1: A Poor Introduction:
A handshake is the first impression another person gets of you in the business world. Fumbling here might mean that you're judged to be an undesirable candidate for a job, partner for a business venture, or employer for a promotion. Remember, in the business world, every time you see a career acquaintance both inside and outside of the office, you'll be shaking hands, meaning that your whole business life will be filled with mini introductions.
A firm handshake is first and foremost important. If you have a weak handshake, you may come off as a weak businessperson. In addition, stand up to shake someone's hand if you have been
sitting and make eye contact. When you are meeting someone for the first time, it is also proper etiquette to repeat his or her name, which will help you remember the name for later as well.
Forgetting someone's name is a sure way to make a bad impression!
2. Business Etiquette Mistake #2: Drinking Too Much:
At business functions like dinners, holiday parties, and social hours, it is common for the company to pay for an open bar. Even if there is not an open bar, a cash bar or wine may be available. Whatever the case, avoid having more than one or two drinks. These events are meant to be a time for networking; if you want to get drunk, go out to the bar with your friends on the weekend. By drinking too much, you'll come off as unprofessional and you may be labeled as uncommitted to the company. It may also lead you to saying things that you shouldn't say, and it can even be dangerous if you choose to drive home afterwards. Avoiding the consumption of alcohol
altogether is the best bet, but if the situation presents itself, exercise a little self control and minimize the number of drinks you have.
3. Business Etiquette Mistake #3: No Table Manners:
People are often intimidated by business dinners at fancy restaurants, but if you keep just a few basic rules in mind, you'll eloquently survive any meal. Start with learning what silverware to use. In general, start from the outside and work in, saving the fork and spoon at the top of your plate for dessert. The ladies at your table should be served first, but even if they aren't, wait until everyone at the table has their food before you begin eating. Of course, keep you napkin on your lap, and thank a server who refills your glass.
4. Business Etiquette Mistake #4:
Forgetting Your Manners During Emails:
As communication technology changes, there are more and more business etiquette rules to keep in mind. One of the biggest mistakes the people make in regards to business etiquette is writing emails that are too casual or inappropriate. Today, email is the communication method of choice, whereas once paper memos were sent. When you're writing any email, use care to keep it professional and polite. In fact, you should think of an email as you would a typical letter. Always address it to the person receiving the email, use proper grammar and spelling, and close with your full name and contact information. In addition, avoid using your office email to send other in the office funny, cute, sentimental, personal or chain emails. If you want to send these kinds of emails, get a free Yahoo!, Google, or MSN email account and use that. Your company email should only be used for professional purposes, like sending memos or asking questions about work-related projects.
5. Business Etiquette Mistake #5: Being Too Casual With Superiors:
Lastly, one of the worst - if not the worst - business mistakes you can make is treating your superiors as friends. While some bosses and employees become very close, this is not the rule, and you should always treat your relationship as one that is strictly for business. Do not call someone by his or her first name until prompted to do so, and do not assume that you can take liberties without asking permission, even if it was not a problem in the past. The key is professionalism. Recognize how you're like to be treated were you the boss, and show your superiors that same respect. And who knows? If you avoid this top five business etiquette mistakes, you might actually be that boss someday!
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Give The Right Business Gifts This Christmas
By Bradlley Mckoy
You’re hearing the carols and seeing the blinding bright lights everywhere. The air is thick with the chill and the palpable festive atmosphere. Indeed, Christmas is in the air. It’s the season to eat, drink, and be merry, to spend time with friends and family, and, of course, to give and receive gaily wrapped presents.
A Christmas Nightmare
Receiving presents is easy enough. No matter how many times you say you’re older and wiser, you’ll still find yourself transported back to when you were a little kid, giddy with excitement as you tear off the bright Christmas wrapping to see what Santa, or at least, mom, dad, and grandma , brought you this year.
Giving presents, on the other hand, is another story. True, it’s a piece of cake buying gifts for the people you know best. You always have an idea what the members of your family want or what your nearest and dearest friends need. But what happens if you’re buying business gifts for your colleagues at work, or,
even scarier, your boss? It’s quite daunting, to say the least. Daunting enough to be the nightmare before Christmas.
Take the Plunge
If you could, you’d probably skip giving the people at work business gifts altogether. But then, that would be so un-Christmassy of you. Besides, it’s for the sake of workplace camaraderie and very basic human decency. Indeed, it’s best to get it over with and just shop for those business gifts in good faith. No one’s going to scoff about it – at least, not to your face.
The Three P’s of Business Gift Giving
When you’re out shopping for business gifts, there are a few things you ought to consider. First, business gifts should imply professionalism. This doesn’t mean that you should put in a bulk order of staplers. It’s always safe to go for something that can be used at work, but not the usual multitude of office supplies.
Consider a cute paper weight or a little handcrafted wooden box that your colleagues can use to store paperclips or rubber bands in.
Second, business gifts should be personal enough to be friendly, but not too personal to cross the boundaries of office relationships. You don’t want to seem like you’re trying to gain popularity points from your colleagues or kissing your boss’ backside. A personalized mug, an engraved pen, or an embossed
business card case make very good business gifts.
Lastly, business gifts should have panache. Don’t go for tacky, flamboyant designs. Instead, choose something elegant enough to be notable without being too formal and detached. Gifts in tasteful chrome, leather, or wood keeps you on the safe side without looking too generic.
Indeed, picking presents for the folks at the office can be a harrowing experience that’ll consume a lot of time, a gargantuan effort, and plenty of imagination. However, if you focus and keep in mind that you’re giving business gifts because it’s the right thing to do, you’ll find that it really isn’t so bad. You might even find yourself looking forward to it next year.
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