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Entry-Level Business Etiquette 101
Susan Bryant | Monster Contributing Writer
Introductions
The proper way to make an introduction is to introduce a lower-ranking person to a higher-ranking person. For example, if your CEO is Mrs. Jones and you are introducing administrative assistant Jane Smith to her, the correct introduction would be “Mrs. Jones, I’d like you to meet Jane Smith.”
If you forget a person’s name while making an introduction, don’t panic. Proceed with the introduction with a statement such as, “I’m sorry, your name has just slipped my mind.” Omitting an introduction is a bigger faux pas than salvaging a botched introduction.
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Handshakes |
mkgessner
11 days ago
56 comments
I'm glad they brought up email etiquette. It amazes me how many people don't put thought into ensuring their communicatations are clear and professionally written. I had a company contact me once for a home-based data entry position...I could tell it was a scam because the spelling and grammar were so horrible. Plus, they wanted to send me a $300 money order that I was to cash and then send to s shipping office in a different state for my equipment....Riiiiiigggghhhhht.
jennifer_318821
16 days ago
2 comments
Good advise, I agree with the hand shake - women listen up - a good grip means business. Men admire a woman that can shake hands and it gives you some equality.
editor
19 days ago
128 comments
It's colloquial Telsara
telsara
19 days ago
8 comments
What do fish have to do with handshakes? Sorry I am from Norway.
JoeyBataguci
about 1 month ago
22 comments
Gotta have a firm handshake , no limp fish.