Observing business etiquette, the employee insures himself against failed acquaintances of increased importance and failed business negotiations. Conventionally, the level of etiquette is assessed according to several criteria.
• The external appearance of the employee. Due to the fact that the business environment implies a strict dress code, employees cannot afford to dress pretentiously and provocatively. Even in the absence of any rules regarding clothing, you should continue to stick to a simple and neutral style. Among the generally accepted norms, it is worth noting the presence of a neat appearance, an unobtrusive hairstyle and a suit of a color neutral for the eyes.
• In addition to appearance, the ability to organize the work process is of particular importance. The employee must be punctual: come to the place of work on time, deliver their projects on time, etc. It is also important to have a certain communication skill, which is the ability to respond adequately and restrainedly, in a business style, even to the most provocative statement during a conversation. The ability to talk without wasting words, exclusively on business topics is welcomed.
• Another subtle point - a whole characteristic about an employee can be drawn up on his desktop. Therefore, it should be in perfect order all the time and there should be no signs of low organization of its owner.
• Besides the ability to speak correctly, the ability to listen properly is also important. It is necessary to learn how to negotiate in such a way that you never cross the border where respect for the interlocutor ends. In part, the impression of the interlocutor is formed during the most important gesture in a business environment - a handshake. It should be strong enough to show confidence and disposition towards the interlocutor, but at the same time it could not be too strong.
• The rule from the list of priorities is the absence of unrelated activities and conversations on abstract topics. If an employee shows such liberties, then this instantly characterizes his low level of responsibility. In addition, this behavior reduces the productivity of the team as a whole.
Of course, even the most experienced worker, due to imperfect human nature, makes mistakes in his behavior from time to time. But no one says that there should be no mistakes at all. The main thing is the ability to sincerely admit them, since this is valued much more than the ability to hide your mistakes and to the last to cling to the position of your innocence.
