Modern business etiquette

Modern business etiquette covers various aspects of professional communication, from appearance and behavior in the office to body language, modes of communication and attitudes to differences between people. In a time of globalization, technological advances and diversity of work environments, adherence to these norms becomes even more important. Entrepreneur magazine presents the most important and basic rules.

1. Meetings 

All business (and not only) meetings need an agenda! Chaotic gatherings without structure and a plan rarely lead to any result other than wasting time and making those involved nervous. Another important element is their duration. The meeting should begin and end at the announced times. Running late or dragging on gives the impression of disorganization and disrespect for the attendees’ time.

And don’t forget to mute your phone – everyone has been in a meeting, ppeĸcввнa by random ringing. It’s annoying and breaks up the rhythm of the conversation.

2. Respond quickly

Emails, phone calls, texts, messages – it doesn’t matter. Quick response and reply are highly appreciated show commitment. Even just acknowledging that information has been received and read demonstrates professionalism. Of course, this doesn’t mean returning messages at 2am – value your time too.

3. Camera on

Video meetings have definitively caught on during the pandemic and are now standard practice. In many of the conversations, some of the participants do not activate their cameras, often because they are performing several tasks at the same time. However, this leaves a bad impression and a feeling of disrespect for the topic and the interlocutors.

4. Attachments

Sending huge files via email is now taken as a sign of low technical knowledge or laziness. Heavy files are slow to send, anti-virus programs go crazy, and mail is full after a few correspondences. There are a number of free tools for compression, transfer or cloud storage of information. They ensure fast and safe sending.

5. Read these emails

People ca busy, but try not to rush, because it is in excessive agility that mistakes happen. Read the email a second time, look for spelling mistakes, check that it is addressed to the right people, confirm that the attachments are the right ones. Often in the rush, ridiculous misunderstandings happen.

Modern business etiquette is not only important for creating positive relationships and effective communication in the work environment, but also for building a professional image. Following these simple rules are the foundation for sustainable success and long-term professional excellence.

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