answersLogoWhite

0

Business Etiquette

Business etiquette is the set of rules of conduct which allows smoother social interactions in a business organization. In particular, office etiquette applies to the interaction between colleagues and how a person behaves in the office.

455 Questions

What can you do about a coworker who talks to himself says 'Hello' before the phone is to his ear and responds before you finish asking a question?

There is nothing greater than fear itself, Personally if he said hi befor he answer the phone, that's one less pleasentry I have to fake back.

ANSWER

hello it doesnt seem like a big deal if he talks to himself.if you get along with him or her just casually bring up the subject.if your boss doesnt seem to mind it should not bother you.some people just get really excited and answer upfront but if no harm is done don't let it bother you .

Tell him to shut his trap and listen for once. He sounds very annoying.

The first poster hit it right on. What is the big deal? Don't ever tell someone to "shut up" because you don't know the health of this person. Perhaps they have had a brain injury, or have a disease that can cause some of these sides effects.

The question is .... does he give you the right answer to your question before you ask it? LOL I'd call him brilliant if he does!

I work with someone who does that, and it drives me nuts. I really sympathize with you, because it'd be great, especially in the open environment of a cubicle workplace, to tell him to knock it off because it's so distracting and annoying. In my case, at least, I have reason to think this person is mentally ill, so I'm practicing restraint. It's really hard some days.

What is owner's funds?

Owners Funds is when the owner of a company (buisness) invests his own money into the buisness.

What are some assumptions you make based someone's appearance in the first 60 seconds you meet them?

in the first 60 seconds the assumptions i make are:

- what gender they are

- what ethnicity they are

Should you write a thank you letter after an interview for a part time job for a grocery store for example?

It isn't necassary, but it won't hurt your chances of getting hired. And it shouldn't be written as a thank you note. It is a follow up letter. You may thank them for the interview, but mostly it should be about looking forward for the oportunity to work there. Don't sound like you already have the job, but like you are hopefull that you will get it. yes

How do you write a US area code on business card?

The most common format is to place the area code in parentheses, as in (999) 555-0123. You will also see the area code separated by a slash, as 999/555-0123.

If you do much international business outside the US and Canada, you should display your number in correct international format, beginning with country code +1. Use only blank spaces to separate groups of digits, and absolutely no other punctuationexcept the single plus sign at the start. For example: +1 999 555 0123

(The plus sign means "insert your international access prefix here." From a GSM mobile phone, you can enter the number in full international format, starting with the plus sign. The most common prefix is 00, but Japan uses 010, Australia uses 0011, and many other countries use different prefixes.)

Do formal business meeting minutes need to mention there was no report if the report was mentioned in the agenda Example Agenda Item 9 Report from Mr. Jones Minutes Item 9 No report?

  • Yes, it should be mentioned in the minutes of the meeting that a report was missing and note the person's name that was to submit the report and what the subject of that report was and the date.

Which travels faster P waves or S waves?

p waves because they move rock back and forth which squeezes and strecthes the rock as they travel through the rock.

s waves shear rock side to side as they travel through the rock

What are things you do not say when talking to coworker?

  • Coworkers can be friends, but it is best to be nice at work and not become too close to coworkers. Talk about what is going on around the world; movies; theater, and do not get caught up in office gossip. Speaking about your private life is not a good idea as it may get around the office; romances are not advisable with a coworker because if the relationship does not work out you still have to see that person every day or you may have to work with them. Putting down Management to a coworker is not a good idea as they may well be the type to relate your thoughts to Management just because they are either a rat in the company or, they are climbing the ladder in that company. Be careful what you say; keep your private life to yourself; don't have a romantic relationship within the company and just be pleasant and be careful what you say to coworkers as far as Management. Go to work with a smile on your face; leave work and then enjoy your private life with friends that are not associated with you at work.

What is drive for excellence?

Actually, Drive for Excellence is a company in the UK providing management system creation, development and assessment support to organisations.

When is it allowable to use your company computer for a personal business?

When you are an owner of the business and/or your company policy does not prohibit personal use of a computer, and the personal use of the computer is not at the expense of company work, and your use of the computer does not violate any laws or regulations that may put the company at risk legally.

How can you deal with a female boss who is condescending towards her coworkers?

That is very difficult and you have my sympathy. Remain polite at all times is the best policy. If you ever do feel you have to speak to her about it, make sure you see her privately, NEVER be tempted to be sarcastic in front of other workers. If you do get to see her privately you could start by asking her if she has confidence in your work... but it is a really risky strategy to start questioning any boss... Is there a higher manager you could go to? But again, that can be risky if they don't know you personally. Good luck with this problem.

Is it ok to send personal emails to your friends after work?

Depends upon if you are using a company computer. Check with a manager or director to be sure. Many companies don't want this done because of potential virus or malware attacks. I know of an instance of where a dental assistant went on facebook to check for new messages using the computer in the procedure room and luckily no patient was present at the time but the words 'PORN, PORN and more PORN!!!" flashed on the screen where you would see your dental records or x-rays. Needless to say, not a good time was had when the dentist found out. The computer had to be cleaned and now is not used for any internet activity.

What to do when Management is so foolish and childish?

  • Be very careful how you read Management and what you may think is foolish or childish may not be, but, there are companies that can be pound foolish and react in a childish manner. Instead of attacking Management write down things you feel need fixing in that company or in your sector of the company and then think very hard of ways you could improve these problems and with respect, make an appointment to see upper Management with your solutions (not name-calling; dropping names or putting staff or Management down) and they may well work with you on these problems and see you as an asset to the company rather than a liability. If you present yourself well and know you are right and they refuse to improve their ways then you are going to either have to accept it and deal with it or, try finding other work and consider it their loss.

What are the regulatory forces that impact a business?

Sex Discrimination Act 1975/97, Race Relations Act 1992, Equal Pay Act 1970, Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005, Ethical Issues etc.

What are the meeting requirements for public company?

The meeting requirements for the public company are that the meeting time must be appropriate for all in the group, and the meeting must not discriminate towards anyone in the group.

When is it best to prepare a chronological resume?

A resume is a summary of your employment history, and you would list the most recent job first. The best time to prepare one would be as soon as possible. Each time you gain more experiences, you would update it. That way, it will always be ready when you need it.

What side of linen paper do you write on?

One side is smooth like normal paper, and one side has a cloth-like finish. This finish is what is usually desired by the purchaser of linen paper products. In the end, you can use either side depending on what finish you want - but if you want smooth, there are cheaper alternatives.

How can enconomies grow when one or more of the factors is weak?

Economies can still grow if the demand for some factor is weak when another factor has a growth in demand.

What types of expenditure?

There are 2 types of expenditures: capital expenditure (long-term assets like machinery) and revenue expenditure (raw material).

What is net property income?

Net operating income (NOI) is a calculation used to analyze real estate investments that generate income. Net operating income equals all revenue from the property minus all reasonably necessary operating expenses.