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Corporate
Etiquette
A presentation of
Nakentoh Kenneth
Digital Content Developer and Translator
@ DIGITECQ LTD
September, 2016
Table of content
 What is Etiquette?
 Need for Etiquette
 Types of Etiquette
 Do’s and Don’ts in Etiquette
 Clothing Etiquette / Dress Code
Male Employees
Female Employees
 Interacting with Co-Workers
 Telephone Etiquettes- aim, to Improve
Communication
What are Telephone Etiquettes?
 Interview Etiquette
Codes of Conduct for Interviews
Tips for Conducting Interviews
 Meeting Etiquette - Codes of Conduct
while attending Meetings
 Employer Etiquette Codes of Conduct
necessary for an Employer
 Employee Etiquette- Codes of Conduct
necessary for an Individual at Work
 Desk Etiquette - Codes of Conduct
required at the Workstation
 Office Lunch Etiquette
 Office Party Etiquette
 Office Toilet Etiquette - Rules to follow
while using the Restroom
 Visiting Card Etiquette
Visiting card qualities
Visiting card etiquette
 Mobile Phone Etiquettes (Mobiquette)
 Internet and Email Etiquettes -
Netiquette
What is Etiquette?
Etiquette refers to guidelines which control the
way a responsible individual should behave in the
society. good behavior which distinguishes human
beings from animals
Need for Etiquette
Cultured, manners
Teaches you the way to talk, walk
The way you interact with your superiors,
parents, fellow workers, friends
To earn respect and appreciation
Types of Etiquette
*Social Etiquette
*Bathroom Etiquette
*Corporate Etiquette
*Wedding Etiquette
*Meeting Etiquette
*Telephone Etiquette
*Eating Etiquette
*Business Etiquette
To conclude, etiquette transforms a man into a
Corporate Etiquette - Do’s andDon’ts
 Never adopt a casual attitude at work
 Don’t peep into other’s cubicles and
workstations
 phone in the silent or vibrating mode at the
workplace
 It is bad manners to sneeze or cough in public
without covering your mouth
 Popping chewing gums
 Keep your workstation clean and tidy
 Never criticize or make fun of any of your
colleagues
 Take care of your pitch and tone
 Never attend meetings or seminars without a
notepad and pen
 Pass on information to all related recipients in
the desired form
 Reach office on time
 have a shabbily dressed employee
 Never wear revealing clothes to work
 Don’t pass lewd comments to any of your fellow
workers
 While having lunch together, do not start till the
others have received their food
 Respect your fellow workers
 Office Stationery is meant to be used only at work
 Make sure you turn off the monitor while you go
out for lunch or tea breaks
 Don’t bring your personal work to office
 Park you car at the space allocated to you
 Never ever drink while you are at work
 Female Employees should stick to minimal make
up
Clothing Etiquette / Dress Code
Interacting with Co-Workers
Respect workers
No rumors
Be cordial to all
Help colleagues as you
can
Politeness
Too much of friendship
at the workplace is bad
Never overreact
Avoid taking sides
Avoid rudeness
Never interfere in
your colleague’s
work
No mockeries
Avoid criticizing
others
Telephone Etiquettes
To Improve Communication
 Use a pleasant voice
 Don’t use words like” Any
guess who I am?
 Have a crisp and relevant
content
 Always ask “Am I speaking
to Mike?” before starting
the conversation.
 Carefully dial the numbers
 Never put the second
party on a very long holds
 Don’t chew during calls
 “Take care”, “nice speaking with you”
and a warm bye. Never say Goodbye
 Speak words clearly
 Don’t take too long to pick up any call
 Never keep the conversation too long
 say “one moment please- I will call him
in a minute”
 Decrease the volume of the television or
turn off the speakers
 In network failure, hang up, try to call
after sometime with a better line
Interview Etiquette
Code of conduct
 For telephonic interviews, make sure you
have your resume in front of you. Move to a
quiet place and keep a pen and paper
 Be on time
 Avoid public transport
 Your appearance matters
 Confidence.
 Make an eye contact with the interviewer
 Be honest –Avoid fake
 Be polite but firm.
 Stay calm - sit straight
 Avoid fiddling with pen and paper
 Phones in silent mode
 Chewing is childish
 Carry all other relevant documents
 Avoid slangs and one-liners
 Avoid jokes
 Thank the interviewer @ end
Tips for Conducting Interviews
Avoid distraction in
the meeting area
Make the candidate
comfortable
Racial / Sexual Bias
Invite questions
Make Notes
Interview Approach
Interview Questions
Company Policy &
Procedures
Meeting Etiquette
 Get the Subject matter
 Notepad and pen
 Phones on silent/vibrator
mode
 Don’t pick calls unless in
emergency
 Superiors must create an
agenda before every
meeting
 Lateness
 Chewing
 Be a good listener
 Avoid distractions
 The one chairing the
meeting must speak loud
and clear
 Meetings are interactive
 Use Whiteboards,
projectors, graphs,
pointers, slides
 Do not convert the
meeting room into a
battle ground
Employer Etiquette
 Respect your employees
 Avoid being partial towards
anyone
 No special favors from
employees
 Help your employees whenever
required
 Never encourage nasty politics
 Motivation
 Give employees their due
credit
 Be transparent
 Treat employees well
 Be available
 Monitor their performances but do not
interfere in their work
 Be friendly
 Never indulge in loose talks
 Speak politely and dress smartly
 Keep employees’ secret to yourself
Employee Etiquette
 Respect your organization
 Reach office on time
 Greet your fellow workers with a
smile.
 Follow the professional dress
code
 Don’t share confidential
information
 Keep phones in the silent mode
 Keep your workstation free of
unwanted documents and files
 Learn to own your mistakes
 Don’t hide things from Boss
 Respect your fellow workers
 Treat all equally
 Never take undue advantage
of your position
 Respect each other’s privacy
 Stay away from
controversies
Desk Etiquette
Your workstation
Office Lunch Etiquette
Table manners
 Take lunch only during the assigned
hours
 avoid having their lunch at their
workstations
 Never discuss work
 make him feel comfortable.
 Always keep a sanitizer
 Place a napkin
 Avoid bringing smelly food to work
 airtight containers
 Never eat with hands in public
 Avoid phone calls during lunch unless
in emergency.
 Never pick your nose
 Share your food
 No rotten fruits
 No noise while eating
 Eat slowly
 Not pick other’s food with your hand
 Don’t stare at other’s plate.
 Finish your food properly
Office Party Etiquette
Parties, Dinners and Get togethers
 Reach on time
 Be careful about dressing
 Do not bring your kid, spouse or
any other family member at office
parties unless invited by your
superiors
 Maintain the decorum of the
place
 Use it to win your boss
 Greet all with a smile and
exchange pleasantries
 Don’t include alcohol in the menu
 In buffets, wait for your turn
 Eat in moderate quantities
 Do not crack silly jokes
 Avoid vulgar dance moves
Office Toilet Etiquette
 Never leave it dirty
 Lock the door carefully
 Don’t peep under the doors or
knock endlessly
 Don’t carry handbag/items
 Don’t wet the toilet seat
 While peeing, females must sit
& men stand closely
 wash hands with antiseptic
soap/sanitizer
 Do not spit on walls
 Don’t take much time inside
 Do not throw anything in the
commode
 Do not leave the restroom with
taps on
 No smoke inside
 Use flush once you are done
 Do not forget to switch off the
lights
Visiting Card Etiquette
Etiquettes
 Information must be correct
 Stylish fonts
 Do not fold your business cards
 carry his/her visiting cards for all
official meetings
 Never exchange your visiting cards
with left hand
 Keep your card at a place where it
can be found easily
 Use top quality paper
 Keep other’s cards
Visiting card qualities
Name of the individual concerned.
*His/her designation.
*Organization’s name/Logo.
*Website of the organization.
*Address of the organization.
*Contact number and email
Mobile Phone Etiquettes
In silent or vibration
Don’t circulate your
official number
Caller tune-
Professional
Politeness
Never leave it at
other’s workstations
Greet
Clarity
Do not hamper your
productivity
Calling hours
“Off” in meetings,
presentations or
seminars
Internet and Email Etiquettes
Communicating via mails, writing blogs, sharing views on online portals or any other
online forum
 Self explanatory
 Be crisp, precise
 Subject line ought to be
meaningful and relevant
 Start with formal greetings
 Format your emails correctly
 Signatures
 Avoid offensive emails
 Font style and size
 Review before sending
 Avoid abbreviations
 Respect privacy
 Use “regards”, “thanks”,
“yours sincerely” to close
your mails
 No heavy files
 Reply all
 Don’t open illegal or porn
sites
 Be polite and soft in your
communication
Thanks for Listening…
Nakentoh Kenneth
Digital Content Developer and Translator
@ DIGITECQ LTD
September, 2016

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PPT Presentation corporate etiquette by Nakentoh

  • 1. Corporate Etiquette A presentation of Nakentoh Kenneth Digital Content Developer and Translator @ DIGITECQ LTD September, 2016
  • 2. Table of content  What is Etiquette?  Need for Etiquette  Types of Etiquette  Do’s and Don’ts in Etiquette  Clothing Etiquette / Dress Code Male Employees Female Employees  Interacting with Co-Workers  Telephone Etiquettes- aim, to Improve Communication What are Telephone Etiquettes?  Interview Etiquette Codes of Conduct for Interviews Tips for Conducting Interviews  Meeting Etiquette - Codes of Conduct while attending Meetings  Employer Etiquette Codes of Conduct necessary for an Employer  Employee Etiquette- Codes of Conduct necessary for an Individual at Work  Desk Etiquette - Codes of Conduct required at the Workstation  Office Lunch Etiquette  Office Party Etiquette  Office Toilet Etiquette - Rules to follow while using the Restroom  Visiting Card Etiquette Visiting card qualities Visiting card etiquette  Mobile Phone Etiquettes (Mobiquette)  Internet and Email Etiquettes - Netiquette
  • 3. What is Etiquette? Etiquette refers to guidelines which control the way a responsible individual should behave in the society. good behavior which distinguishes human beings from animals Need for Etiquette Cultured, manners Teaches you the way to talk, walk The way you interact with your superiors, parents, fellow workers, friends To earn respect and appreciation
  • 4. Types of Etiquette *Social Etiquette *Bathroom Etiquette *Corporate Etiquette *Wedding Etiquette *Meeting Etiquette *Telephone Etiquette *Eating Etiquette *Business Etiquette To conclude, etiquette transforms a man into a
  • 5. Corporate Etiquette - Do’s andDon’ts  Never adopt a casual attitude at work  Don’t peep into other’s cubicles and workstations  phone in the silent or vibrating mode at the workplace  It is bad manners to sneeze or cough in public without covering your mouth  Popping chewing gums  Keep your workstation clean and tidy  Never criticize or make fun of any of your colleagues  Take care of your pitch and tone  Never attend meetings or seminars without a notepad and pen  Pass on information to all related recipients in the desired form  Reach office on time  have a shabbily dressed employee  Never wear revealing clothes to work  Don’t pass lewd comments to any of your fellow workers  While having lunch together, do not start till the others have received their food  Respect your fellow workers  Office Stationery is meant to be used only at work  Make sure you turn off the monitor while you go out for lunch or tea breaks  Don’t bring your personal work to office  Park you car at the space allocated to you  Never ever drink while you are at work  Female Employees should stick to minimal make up
  • 6. Clothing Etiquette / Dress Code
  • 7.
  • 8. Interacting with Co-Workers Respect workers No rumors Be cordial to all Help colleagues as you can Politeness Too much of friendship at the workplace is bad Never overreact Avoid taking sides Avoid rudeness Never interfere in your colleague’s work No mockeries Avoid criticizing others
  • 9. Telephone Etiquettes To Improve Communication  Use a pleasant voice  Don’t use words like” Any guess who I am?  Have a crisp and relevant content  Always ask “Am I speaking to Mike?” before starting the conversation.  Carefully dial the numbers  Never put the second party on a very long holds  Don’t chew during calls  “Take care”, “nice speaking with you” and a warm bye. Never say Goodbye  Speak words clearly  Don’t take too long to pick up any call  Never keep the conversation too long  say “one moment please- I will call him in a minute”  Decrease the volume of the television or turn off the speakers  In network failure, hang up, try to call after sometime with a better line
  • 10. Interview Etiquette Code of conduct  For telephonic interviews, make sure you have your resume in front of you. Move to a quiet place and keep a pen and paper  Be on time  Avoid public transport  Your appearance matters  Confidence.  Make an eye contact with the interviewer  Be honest –Avoid fake  Be polite but firm.  Stay calm - sit straight  Avoid fiddling with pen and paper  Phones in silent mode  Chewing is childish  Carry all other relevant documents  Avoid slangs and one-liners  Avoid jokes  Thank the interviewer @ end
  • 11. Tips for Conducting Interviews Avoid distraction in the meeting area Make the candidate comfortable Racial / Sexual Bias Invite questions Make Notes Interview Approach Interview Questions Company Policy & Procedures
  • 12. Meeting Etiquette  Get the Subject matter  Notepad and pen  Phones on silent/vibrator mode  Don’t pick calls unless in emergency  Superiors must create an agenda before every meeting  Lateness  Chewing  Be a good listener  Avoid distractions  The one chairing the meeting must speak loud and clear  Meetings are interactive  Use Whiteboards, projectors, graphs, pointers, slides  Do not convert the meeting room into a battle ground
  • 13. Employer Etiquette  Respect your employees  Avoid being partial towards anyone  No special favors from employees  Help your employees whenever required  Never encourage nasty politics  Motivation  Give employees their due credit  Be transparent  Treat employees well  Be available  Monitor their performances but do not interfere in their work  Be friendly  Never indulge in loose talks  Speak politely and dress smartly  Keep employees’ secret to yourself
  • 14. Employee Etiquette  Respect your organization  Reach office on time  Greet your fellow workers with a smile.  Follow the professional dress code  Don’t share confidential information  Keep phones in the silent mode  Keep your workstation free of unwanted documents and files  Learn to own your mistakes  Don’t hide things from Boss  Respect your fellow workers  Treat all equally  Never take undue advantage of your position  Respect each other’s privacy  Stay away from controversies
  • 16. Office Lunch Etiquette Table manners  Take lunch only during the assigned hours  avoid having their lunch at their workstations  Never discuss work  make him feel comfortable.  Always keep a sanitizer  Place a napkin  Avoid bringing smelly food to work  airtight containers  Never eat with hands in public  Avoid phone calls during lunch unless in emergency.  Never pick your nose  Share your food  No rotten fruits  No noise while eating  Eat slowly  Not pick other’s food with your hand  Don’t stare at other’s plate.  Finish your food properly
  • 17. Office Party Etiquette Parties, Dinners and Get togethers  Reach on time  Be careful about dressing  Do not bring your kid, spouse or any other family member at office parties unless invited by your superiors  Maintain the decorum of the place  Use it to win your boss  Greet all with a smile and exchange pleasantries  Don’t include alcohol in the menu  In buffets, wait for your turn  Eat in moderate quantities  Do not crack silly jokes  Avoid vulgar dance moves
  • 18. Office Toilet Etiquette  Never leave it dirty  Lock the door carefully  Don’t peep under the doors or knock endlessly  Don’t carry handbag/items  Don’t wet the toilet seat  While peeing, females must sit & men stand closely  wash hands with antiseptic soap/sanitizer  Do not spit on walls  Don’t take much time inside  Do not throw anything in the commode  Do not leave the restroom with taps on  No smoke inside  Use flush once you are done  Do not forget to switch off the lights
  • 19. Visiting Card Etiquette Etiquettes  Information must be correct  Stylish fonts  Do not fold your business cards  carry his/her visiting cards for all official meetings  Never exchange your visiting cards with left hand  Keep your card at a place where it can be found easily  Use top quality paper  Keep other’s cards Visiting card qualities Name of the individual concerned. *His/her designation. *Organization’s name/Logo. *Website of the organization. *Address of the organization. *Contact number and email
  • 20. Mobile Phone Etiquettes In silent or vibration Don’t circulate your official number Caller tune- Professional Politeness Never leave it at other’s workstations Greet Clarity Do not hamper your productivity Calling hours “Off” in meetings, presentations or seminars
  • 21. Internet and Email Etiquettes Communicating via mails, writing blogs, sharing views on online portals or any other online forum  Self explanatory  Be crisp, precise  Subject line ought to be meaningful and relevant  Start with formal greetings  Format your emails correctly  Signatures  Avoid offensive emails  Font style and size  Review before sending  Avoid abbreviations  Respect privacy  Use “regards”, “thanks”, “yours sincerely” to close your mails  No heavy files  Reply all  Don’t open illegal or porn sites  Be polite and soft in your communication
  • 22. Thanks for Listening… Nakentoh Kenneth Digital Content Developer and Translator @ DIGITECQ LTD September, 2016