As the pandemic persists, we continue to rely on technology to be fully productive in our work. In particular, video conferencing (think Zoom and Microsoft Teams) continues to replace in-person meetings, and fortunately the capability lets teams collaborate and forge ahead. But the video …
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Business Etiquette Is Changing in the Times of COVID-19
As COVID-19 eases up, businesses are starting to reopen, and the economy is beginning to rapidly sputter to life. People are going out of their homes, relieved to be free from quarantine and ready to do what they need to do. However, the Coronavirus is definitely still here. Until an effective …
The Role of Etiquette in Business First Impressions
In business, as in private life, first impressions matter. We make assessments about people when we first see them. We let our eyes roam about their clothes, face, physique, and we also use their words and body movements to form our initial opinion about them. Naturally, some of these first …
Texting Clients: What Are the Benefits…and the “Rules”?
In September, my husband and I moved to Texas. He had built a home there before we met and, upon moving for work, has since rented it out. As his new position would require constant travel, we could now live anywhere. So we decided to quit paying rent and move back into the home. But first we …
Business Etiquette Mistakes to Avoid
In the world of business, maintaining good manners and etiquette could be the deal clincher when it comes to securing new and lasting business opportunities and working relationships. A big etiquette mistake can have a detrimental impact and could lead to lost business. Of course we’re all prone to …
How to Impress Your International Business Partners
We all know that first impressions are the most important and long-lasting. Mistakes can seriously tarnish your reputation, so when meeting your business partners, especially international ones, you should put your best foot forward and go the extra mile in order to impress them. It’s crucial to …
