image10Gender Issues

A man and woman are seated in an office chatting before the start of a business meeting. An executive of the firm enters the office and approaches them to shake hands.

Question: What should the woman do?

Answer: She also stands to shakes hands.

When it comes to social graces, there are still many gentlemen and ladies who will act upon the wonderful traditional rules of social etiquette. However, when it comes to business etiquette, there are no gender differences. The same etiquette and protocol rules govern correct behavior for men and women in the business environment. This includes everything from shaking hands to standing, sitting, ...

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