As businesses start to expand beyond the borders of their domestic markets, they will need to communicate with people from many different cultures. Knowing the customs, manners and etiquette of the ...
The word “etiquette” gets a bad rap. For one thing, it sounds stodgy and pretentious. And rules that are socially or morally prescribed seem intrusive to our sense of individuality and freedom. But ...
Gone are the days when business etiquette was all about having good table manners at lunch or not overdoing it at the holiday party (although those rules still matter too). But with the workplace ...
Back in the days of Mad Men, the business lunch was essential. Offers were made, partnerships formed, and deals were closed daily over lunchtime martinis. For the most part, that type of midday ...
Expanding your business overseas? Have international clients? Either way, understanding each region’s varying business etiquette is key to closing a successful deal or working with a global client.
The mandatory work-from-home period, followed by hybrid schedules, has caused many professionals to lose sight of common courtesies and the fundamental standards of good etiquette that once guided ...
Email etiquette rules change as fast as technology—make sure you stay on top of them!
An executive working at an investment company, Mr. A, was recently surprised during a business dinner. The CEO of a startup, Mr. B, whom he was considering investing in, spoke nonstop with his mouth ...