Whats the biggest etiquette mistake that business people make?
Treating co-workers in a demeaning way or acting in a superior way. Examples include: interrupting someone, not introducing someone, not including a person in a conversation, whispering, talking in front of a co-worker in a language the co-worker doesn t know, taking personal credit for work a team did, acting like you’re the boss of your co-workers when you’re not. Since it’s summer, let s talk about company picnics. What should we know to conduct ourselves properly? Have a good time. Converse with the other guests. Use the opportunity to get to know people you don’t ordinarily interact with. Beware of thinking that because it is a social event it’s OK to let your hair down. Dress appropriately, not in the skimpiest, tightest, most revealing clothing. If people focus on your clothing rather than on you, then the clothing is probably inappropriate. Beware of overindulging in food or drink. Enjoy the food, but don’t pile it on your plate like it has to last you for several days. Limit y
