Business Etiquette

• 10-5 Rule- Acknowledge people at 10 feet, smile at 5 feet, and say something.

• ​Say goodbye to everyone when you leave. Don't sneak out.

• Say "Hello" or "Good Morning"

• ​Don't assume you are greeting colleagues. Do it vocally.

​When you arrive at work

• Introduce the person with the highest rank first, regardless of gender.

• ​Add some information about the person, "this is Mr. Pineda he is our running coach"

• If you are the host, you must introduce your guests to others.

• ​If you are joining a group, make sure that the other person you are with knows other people in the group.

​Make introductions when appropriate

​Introduce yourself if necessary

• "I don't believe we have met; hello, I am...."

• Don't panic if you need to remember a name. Admit it and say..." Excuse me, but your name has just escaped me," or "I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name"

​Handshake

• Shake hands when meeting someone.

• Both men and women shake hands.

• Extend your hand at a right angle with your thumb pointing straight up, and touch thumb joint to thumb joint; once you make contact, put your thumb down gently, and wrap your fingers around the other person's palm. Pump enough to finish the introduction.

• Say something when you shake hands, "Nice to meet you" or "Hello John".