Course Overview

Course: Business Etiquette

This course examines the basics, most importantly to be considerate of others, dress/appearance, the workplace versus social situations, business meetings, proper introductions and 'the handshake', conversation skills/small talk, cultural differences affecting international business opportunities, dealing with interruptions, and proper business email and telephone etiquette. 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 course will help participants look and sound their best no matter what the situation.

Buziness Etiquette

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Course Objectives

  • Define etiquette and provide an example of how etiquette can be of value to a company or organization
  • Understand the guidelines on how to make effective introductions
  • Identify the 3 C’s of a good impression
  • Understand how to use a business card effectively
  • Identify and practice at least one way to remember names
  • Identify the 3 steps in giving a handshake
  • Enumerate the four levels of conversation and provide an example for each
  • Understand place settings, napkin etiquette and basic table manners
  • Understand the meaning of colors in dressing for success.
  • Differentiate among the dressy casual, semi-formal, formal and black tie dress code
workshop-objectives

Course 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
  • Course Review
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Duration: 2-3 hours

 

Target Audience: All

 

Price: FREE

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NOTE: To qualify for your official BestCorporateAcademy certificate you must study and complete all modules and score 80% or higher before you can purchase your certificate.