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Conducting yourself in a corporate environment with business etiquette should not be difficult, as it is much the same as conducting yourself with dignity, such as when you attend formal events, or when you were younger and visited relatives where you were on your best behavior. Below you’ll find some tips for to improve your business etiquette.
One of the most important tips is regarding drinking alcohol at semi social work events such as business dinners. Even though others may be consuming a few too many drinks, you should be wise, and be conscientious. First, don’t worry about what others will think, they may not even notice, no one will think less of you, and the person who drinks too much will be the one who everyone remembers! If you wish to drink, you should follow the consumption rate of being able to leave the event and still be able to legally drive. This will allow you to fit, enjoy yourself, but will avoid embarrassing slip-ups, which could haunt you for your tenure with the company.
When drinking anything at a corporate event, another great business etiquette secret is to always hold your drink in your left hand. This allows you to freely shake hands with colleagues and not subject them to an icy wet grip.
Another business etiquette tip when drinking at a business event, is to always look the person you are toasting in the eye when you clink glasses. This is also important etiquette when shaking hands and listening to someone speak. You will be amazed at how many people forget to do this, and when you find someone who does, you will find a closer connection to them and respect them more in business due to their good business etiquette.
Remember one personal fact about each person you meet. This will help alleviate any awkwardness during the next meeting, and it will also show the individual that you were interested and cared enough to pay attention to what matters to them.
Always carry business cards with you in your wallet or money clip. When you use good business etiquette, you never know who you might meet, and you will be prepared for the next valuable part of your business team, potential partner, employee or contractor. Hey, “it’s not always what you know, it’s who you know.”