The Pastor Lams Blog "Urban Living" posts will touch on a number of contemporary and godly ways to live life more effectively and excellently. With topics ranging from "Professional Etiquette" to "Living Green". Get ready to be swooned into God's new ways of doing things😍.
PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE
Wikipedia.org defines etiquette “as a code of behaviour that delineates expectations for social behaviour according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class or group”.
Etiquette is the fine art of behaving in front of others. It is more than just which fork you should use or how to act in certain situations; etiquette is about acting appropriately in everyday life. Some manners and behaviour remain constant: saying please and thank you, chewing with your mouth closed, articulating and not mumbling. Nevertheless, other etiquette moments require you to conduct yourself differently than you do when you are with a group of your friends at the neighbourhood pub. It is in these moments that you need to understand the particulars of etiquette. (Rose-Hulman Career Services, Kathy Kassissieh).
Basic professional etiquette include:
• Etiquette begins with meeting and greeting. You only have one chance to make a first impression, so make it count. It all starts with the “hello”. Stand up when meeting people. Go around anything that is between you and the person you are being introduced to (i.e. furniture). Focus on the other person. Smile, and make and maintain eye contact throughout the entire greeting. You will make other people feel good about themselves and about you.
• A firm(not too firm), confident handshake when meeting someone. Coupled with a smile while you yet maintain eye contact.
• Discuss only matters on why you are meeting. Avoid controversial topics such as politics, religion, sexuality etc.
• If addressing someone or people keep conversation short and simple.
• Avoid registers and jargons when speaking with people outside your profession.
• Be sure to pay attention to others contribution in the discussion.
• Ask questions and answer questions politely as well.
• When parting, shake hands again with a smile and a gentle “thank you, it was nice meeting you”.
Remember also to follow basic rules of agreement and in the case of a disagreement remain polite and respectful. The professionalism of your style of communication may build bridges for the future.
References
* Wikipedia.org
* Rose-Hulman Career Services, Kathy Kassissieh.
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