Business etiquette is so much more complex than knowing table manners like which fork to use at a business lunch. This course examines the basics, most importantly to be considerate of others, dress/appearance, the workplace versus social situations, business meetings, proper introductions and ‘the handshake’, conversation skills/small talk, cultural differences affecting international business opportunities, dealing with interruptions, and proper business email and telephone etiquette

Program Objectives

IN THIS DIPLOMA, PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: 

• Define etiquette and provide an example of how etiquette can be of value to a company or organization.
• Understand the guidelines on how to make effective introductions.
• Identify the 3 C’s of a good impression.
• Understand how to use a business card effectively.
• Identify and practice at least one way to remember names.
• Identify the 3 steps in giving a handshake.
• Enumerate the four levels of conversation and provide an example for each.
• Understand basic guidelines in the use of the telephone, voicemail, and cell phone.
• Understand the meaning of colors in dressing for success.
• Differentiate among the dressy casual, semi-formal, formal, and black-tie dress codes.