Business Etiquette

Description

Have you ever been in a situation where:

• You met someone important and had no idea what to say or do?
• You spilled soup all over yourself at an important business event?
• You showed up at an important meeting under or overdressed?

Let’s face it: we’ve all had those embarrassing etiquette gaffes. Our Business Etiquette workshop will help you look and sound your best no matter what the situation.

Business Etiquette Workshop Outline

Module One: Getting Started

• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Understanding Etiquette

• Etiquette Defined
• The Importance of Business Etiquette

Module Three: Networking for Success

• Creating an Effective Introduction
• Making a Great First Impression
• Minimizing Nervousness
• Using Business Cards Effectively
• Remembering Names

Module Four: The Meet and Greet

• The Three-Step Process
• The Four Levels of Conversation
• Module Five: The Dining in Style
• Understanding Your Place Setting
• Using Your Napkin
• Eating Your Meal
• Sticky Situations and Possible Solutions

Module Six: Eating Out

• Ordering in a Restaurant
• About Alcoholic Beverages
• Paying the Bill
• Tipping

Module Seven: Business Email Etiquette

• Addressing Your Message
• Grammar and Acronyms
• Top 5 Technology Tips

Module Eight: Telephone Etiquette

• Developing an Appropriate Greeting
• Dealing with Voicemail
• Cell phone Do’s and Don’ts

Module Nine: The Written Letter

• Thank You Notes
• Formal Letters
• Informal Letters

Module Ten: Dressing for Success

• The Meaning of Colors
• Interpreting Common Dress Codes
• Deciding What to Wear

Module Eleven: International Etiquette

• General Rules
• Important Points
• Preparation Tips

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise