HowToDoThings.com Business Etiquette

How To Ask For a Promotion

Elizabeth69 — Wed, 31 May 2006 10:59:00 -0500

You've been working hard and feel that you are ready to take a step up the corporate ladder. It's time to ask for a promotion. I can't tell you how to settle the butterflies in your stomach, but I can give you a few pointers on how to ask for the promotion:

How To Practice Business Office Etiquette and Manners

Syndi446 — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:20:00 -0500

Monitor the volume of your conversations. Be sensitive to how loudly you may be speaking. Do you notice that people down the hall comment on your conversations? That might indicate your voice is too loud. Consider closing your office door and lowering your voice whenever speaking in person or on the telephone.
Keep personal telephone conversations-and emails-brief and at a minimum. Be ever mindful that others are nearby and that this is a place of business. Do not use the company telephone, fax, or email, for any inappropriate and personal matters.

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How To Shake Hands

Vanessa264 — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:37:00 -0500

Let's face it: Some people--like the Kennedys--know how to shake hands. And considering that you can make or break a deal--or an election--depending upon how well you shake hands, it's important that you learn how to shake hands well:

First impressions. Your handshake will do much to establish a first impression of yourself. Even if your hand is greasy, sweaty or otherwise less-than-presentable, give it a quick swipe, and extend it anyway. Extending a hand is an important symbol of friendship, approachability, trustworthiness and it is all-important in establishing an initial connection with another person. Really, the significance of a handshake cannot be overstated--if you don't have a passable handshake, you aren't getting the job.

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