Book description
Blending different generations, genders, and cultures brings energy and fresh perspectives to the workplace. But the flip side is an environment ripe for confusion and social blunders. Mix in increasingly open-plan workplaces and constant connectivity, and the chance that we?ll unintentionally annoy or offend others increases exponentially.
Exactly what are the rules these days? Is it acceptable to text your boss at home? What is the polite way to ask a colleague to take a distracting conversation behind closed doors? What about the use of smartphones in meetings? Merging classic rules of behavior with new realities of modern business, Excuse Me spotlights dozens of puzzling situations, with suggestions for bridging divides. The book untangles the nuances of:
- Meeting etiquette
- Interview expectations
- Proper office attire
- Electronic manners
- Privacy in tight spaces
- Eye contact and nonverbal cues
- Small talk
- Business dining
- Social media use
- Working remotely and flexibly
- And more.
While the youngest employees might seem unruly, the oldest can seem rigid. Good manners create an atmosphere of respect, and smooth the way for everyone to succeed.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Respect: Practicing the Platinum Rule
- Chapter 2 Social Skills: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
- Chapter 3 Professional Presence: Getting It Right
- Chapter 4 Business Behavior: Combining Proven Strategies with 21st Century Expectations
- Chapter 5 Business Communication: Making the Connection
- Chapter 6 Electronic Communication: Smart Rules for Smart Devices
- Chapter 7 Twitter, Etc.: Acing Social Media
- Chapter 8 Business Dining: Observing the Formalities
- Chapter 9 The Social Side of Business: Knowing the Basics for Every Situation
- Chapter 10 New Frontiers: Future-Proofing Your Career
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Index
- About the Author
- Free Sample from The Power of Presence
- About AMACOM
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Excuse Me
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2017
- Publisher(s): AMACOM
- ISBN: 9780814437926
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