Etiquettes

Etiquette
Etiquette is the set of rules or customs
that dictate accepted behavior in
particular social groups or social
situations.

Note:
The simple meaning of etiquette is always to show respect and kindness
to everyone around you

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Contents
1. Classroom etiquette
2. Dining etiquette
3. Meet & greet etiquette
4. International Business Etiquette
5. Network Etiquette or 'Netiquette‘
6. Little Etiquette Rules You Should
Always Practice

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Classroom
Etiquette
Classroom Etiquette
Classroom etiquette involves ensuring
that classrooms have a learning-
centered environment in which faculty
and students are unhindered by
disruptive behavior. Participants in a
classrooms are expected to act in a
mature manner and be respectful to the
learning process, instructor and fellow
students. .

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 Do’s and Don’ts in Classrooms
 Get to class on time.
 Turn mobile phones off.
 While raising hand keep it
straight.
 Respect your faculty & peers.
 Be Polite
 Come to class prepared.
 Turn in your work on time.
 Don’t Miss classes
 No Private conversations.
 Don’t Use Facebook in class
 Don’t Ask inappropriate questions
 Don’t Ignore lectures.
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 Classroom Etiquette
Scenario # 1
You are already five minutes late for class and a class
lecture is already in session:

 You try to sneak into class, but you slam the door behind
you.
 You quietly enter and go to the back of the class and
find a seat.
 You enter class quietly, but walk in front of the speaker to
get to your seat.
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 Classroom Etiquette
Scenario # 2
You missed class and you want to ask your professor what
was missed…You say?

 “ Did we do anything last week?”

 “ Do you count attendance in my grade?”
 “ I know I missed class, but I have already asked a
classmate and gotten my assignment and notes! Is
there anything else I should know?”

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Dining
Etiquette
Dining Etiquette

Dining etiquette is the set of rules or

customs that dictate accepted behavior
in a dinner setting.

Let’s watch a video…

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Dining Etiquette
 Remember to use your napkin.
 Keep your smartphones off the table and set to
silent or vibrate.
 Wait to check calls and texts until you are finished
with the meal and away from the table.
 Chew with your mouth closed.
 Instead of reaching across the table for something,
ask for it to be passed to you.
 Take part in the dinner conversation.
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Meet & Greet
Etiquette
Meet & Greet Etiquette

Etiquette that tells you how to meet

people you don’t personally know and
greet them appropriately.

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Meet & Greet Etiquette
 Stand up when you meet someone
 Smile.
 Make eye contact.
 Introduce yourself immediately.
 Offer a firm handshake.
 Pay attention to names when you meet people.
 Use first names only after they give you permission.

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International
Business
Etiquette
Business Etiquette
Business etiquette instructs on you how to
present yourself professionally in
different cultures. The keys for making a
good impression are dressing
appropriately, your body language,
presenting your business cards, gift
giving, conducting meetings and many
other important elements.

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Know the Names
￮ Give others respect
￮ Increase goodwill and communication
￮ Acknowledge people individually for
their good work
￮ Enhance their self esteem and
increase motivation.

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Observe the ‘Elevator Rule’

Don’t start discussing business with a

client or interviewer as soon as you step
out of the lift.

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Focus on the Face, Not the Screen

Never forget to switch off your phone and

try not to use any other device just to
prove you are a multitasking individual.

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Don’t Judge
￮ Instead of criticizing try to understand it
from their point of view.
￮ You get respect by giving respect.
￮ Think carefully before saying something.

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Character, Behavior, Honesty
Always be honest and remember that it takes a
long time to develop trust and a good
reputation and only one small mistake to lose it.

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Sensitivity & Diplomacy
￮ Giving careful thought to every
business aspect before making a
judgment.
￮ Think win - win
￮ Look for team work & synergy

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“ Your character reflects
your individuality and
your behavior exhibits
your personality.

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Network
Etiquette or
'Netiquette'
'Netiquette'
Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving
properly online. Something about
cyberspace makes it easy for people to
forget that they are interacting with other
real people.

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Don’t be too Sensitive
￮ Use good taste when composing your
responses in Discussion Forums.
￮ Swearing and profanity is part of being
sensitive and should be avoided.
￮ Never post in the social platforms
when you’re feeling too emotional.

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Don’t use all capital letters
￮ Don’t use all capital letters when
composing your responses as this is
considered “shouting” on the Internet
and is regarded as impolite or
aggressive.
￮ It can also be stressful on the eye when
trying to read your message.

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Be respectful of others’ opinions
￮ Avoid “flaming” (publicly attacking or
insulting) them as this can cause hurt
feelings and decrease the chances of
getting all different types of points of
view.
￮ Be aware of online bullying & actively
avoid bullying anyone online.

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Check you Language
￮ Use good grammar and spelling, and
avoid using text messaging shortcuts.
￮ Using acronyms is ok with friends but in
public forums if you use an acronym you
should spell out its meaning first, then put
the acronym in parentheses afterward.

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6 Little Etiquette
Rules You
Should
Always
Practice
While eating, keep
anything that is not
food related off the
table.

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Don’t make phone calls
after 10pm.

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Never use all caps in
emails.

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 At work always turn
you cell phone in silent
mode.

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When answering a
phone call sate you
name first.

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Don’t play music too
loudly.

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 Remove your
sunglasses or earbuds
to speek to someone.

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Avoid public cell phone
conversations.

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 In case of chatting
always ask if it is a good
time to chat.

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Google before you post.

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Don’t yell into the
phone.

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Always be on time.

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“
Etiquette means behaving
yourself a little better than
absolutely essential.

Will Cuppy

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Thanks!
Any questions?

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