General Etiquette

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 495.

Dining Etiquette

· Always be courteous while official dinners. Offer the seat to your guest first. If you are the guest, be punctual and thank the host for the dinner.

· Avoid opening your mouth and chewing food.

· Initiate conversations while waiting for the food.

· Avoid pointing the knife or fork towards the other person while eating and speaking.

· Allow your guest to select the menu and wine.

· If something unwanted has gone to your mouth, place the napkin in front of your mouth tactfully and bring it out instead of putting your hand inside the mouth to get rid of it.

· Avoid talking when there is food in your mouth.

· Learn the basic table manners before you go out to dine with a potential client or an important business meet.

· Always be punctual at your workplace.

· Switch off or put your mobile/cell phones in silent mode while in a conference call,business meeting or corporate presentation. In case it is an urgent call which you need to take excuse yourself and take permission from the others for taking the call.

· Avoid digging your nose in public.

· Use handkerchiefs when you are coughing/sneezing in public.

· When in a meeting room, always stand up to greet the seniors of they arrive after you.

· Try to ignore and overlook funny or embarrassing sounds when in a meeting or official conversation.

· If you have forgotten somebody's name ask him/her politely saying that you are sorry that you cannot remember the name.

· Always keep a comfortable distance while conversing with others. Avoid standing or sitting too close to the other person. An arm's length would be ideal to maintain the comfort zone.

· Be careful while smoking and drinking when you have company. Find out if the person is comfortable with your smoking. Avoid excessive drinking when in a client meet.

· It would be nice if you hold the door for the person who is coming immediately behind you.