Business Etiquette: Enhancing Your Professional Image

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Which of the following is a recommended practice when greeting visitors in the office?

  • Interrupt your employer to attend to the visitor's needs
  • Determine the purpose of an unscheduled visit immediately (correct)
  • Avoid making eye contact with the visitor
  • Handle interruptions by loudly asking the visitor to wait

What is a key advantage of using email for internal correspondence in most organizations?

  • Email can only be sent to destinations within the same country
  • Email messages cannot be saved as permanent records
  • Email cannot be used for transferring files
  • Email allows quick answers for questions (correct)

What is the preferred method of communication when writing to current and prospective clients and customers?

  • Memorandums
  • Letters (correct)
  • Reports
  • Emails

What is a recommended practice when meeting someone for the first time?

<p>Establish conversation with the person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is reading vital in today’s business world?

<p>Reading is vital to understanding the total company in which you work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of etiquette in business?

<p>To enhance professional image and conduct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are manners defined in the context of etiquette?

<p>The way to behave in a cultured, polite, or refined way (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the host at a business meal?

<p>Arrive early to greet the guests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a guest avoid when attending a business meal?

<p>Ordering the most expensive meal on the menu (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dining and restaurant etiquette?

<p>To demonstrate refined and appropriate table manners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Greeting Visitors

Determine the purpose of an unscheduled visit immediately.

Email for Internal Correspondence

Email allows quick answers for questions.

Formal Client Communication

Letters are the preferred method for formal communication with clients and customers.

Meeting Someone for the First Time

Establish conversation with the person to show respect and interest.

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Importance of Reading in Business

Reading helps you grasp the overall company's goals and operations.

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Purpose of Business Etiquette

Business etiquette enhances professional image and conduct, building trust and respect.

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Manners in Etiquette

Manners are the way to behave politely and with refinement in various social situations.

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Host's Responsibility at a Business Meal

The host arrives early to welcome the guests and ensure a smooth start.

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Avoid Ordering the Most Expensive Item

A guest should avoid ordering the most expensive item on the menu, as it may appear inappropriate.

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Purpose of Dining Etiquette

Dining etiquette demonstrates refined table manners and appropriate behavior in a restaurant setting.

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