20.
When socializing at a cocktail party, it is best to hold your glass in the left
hand so that your right hand is free for shaking hands, eliminating the need to
switch hands at the last minute. It also prevents you from offering a wet
handshake due to the condensation from the glass.
21. In a business scenario, one
should hold a door open for superiors or clients (regardless of gender) simply
as a matter of respect.
22.
Boring though it may sound the safest topics that make for small talk
and serve as icebreakers in social get-togethers are the weather, popular
sports or the pleasant party setting. Even if you are passionate about issues
such as improving the education scenario or uprooting corruption, do not bring
them up. For all you know, the person you may be talking to might be an
educationist or a local politician himself/ herself! Topics such as religion,
politics, family and personal appearance and grooming are an absolute no-no.
23. Perfume, cologne or aftershave should be applied
sparingly, evoking a subtle scent. Strong
fragrances are often offensive to business associates and therefore
inappropriate in a professional venue.
24. If you end up speaking with a
phone solicitor, you can simply say “I’m sorry, we’re not interested. Thanks
anyway”. Then, without waiting for a reply, quickly hang up. Do not feel
guilty, and think of it as doing them a favor by not wasting their time and
yours.
25. If someone forgets to introduce
you, it’s appropriate for you to introduce yourself by saying something like:
“My name is Jane; I don’t believe we've met, and you are?”
26. When two business people
communicate stand about 3 feet apart. Any closer and you could invade your
colleague’s personal space. Any further and you’d be yelling. This distance
will vary depending on a country; know the cultural differences before
conducting business in a foreign country.
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