tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71271376234512037682024-02-20T14:31:19.094-08:00Business EtiquetteRandom Posts on Business Etiquettejudesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03019772957342554166noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127137623451203768.post-24691664599351916032010-12-17T13:07:00.001-08:002010-12-17T13:07:56.636-08:00How to Have Skilled Telephone Etiquette<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="font-style: italic;">by Dwayne Stoltzfus</div><br /><br /><div>In this fast-paced, modern, and economically floundering society of ours, numerous folks are fighting for the identical jobs. To get the career you want you have to set yourself apart from the competition. 1 straightforward, yet extended forgotten, way to do this is by making a skilled image.<br /><br />Communication is 1 of the principal areas that requirements attention. If you have a telephone interview it is essential that you put forth the most professional image you can muster. Even following you've landed the career, specialist telephone abilities are useful to have.<br /><br />The 1st factor to do is make confident you have a concise and company-like answering message on your telephone. This is something that often goes unnoticed by youthful adults. Songs, jokes, funny accents, or prolonged messages really should be avoided. If your boss has to leave a message, don't subject her to several minutes' worth of rambling. State your name and explain that you can't currently get to the telephone and leave it at that.<br /><br />When you are on the mobile phone make sure not to chew, cough, slurp, sneeze, or make any other noises. Hold the mouthpiece approximately an inch away and make positive you are not breathing heavily into the telephone. Make positive you speak clearly as well. Lack of clarity in the enterprise world can result in lost sales, poor relations, or even the loss of a prospective task.<br /><br />Currently being skilled on the mobile phone is only 1 modest region of professionalism. Read articles and study other young experts to find out about the other rules of company etiquette. If you plan on acquiring a task that will trigger you to be away from your home for prolonged periods of time, you may want to consider protecting your home whilst you are away. 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In most of these establishments the small timer is treated as well by the staff as the high rollers. Unlike the rest of your life, here everyone wishes you good luck and seems to genuinely mean it! Yes, this is a much friendlier environment than your mother in law's house. But there are some things you should know to keep you looking as cool as you feel.<br /> <br /> Casino etiquette is a little more than wearing a shirt and shoes; to be polite and know the rules will take you pretty far. Usually though, wearing a shirt and shoes is the first set of rules you will be asked to follow. Besides, honestly dude, no one wants to see that.<br /> <br /> The tables are often where all the action is. It's a good time for everyone and can get a little rowdy from time to time. The important thing to remember about learning a new game is to observe if for a while before you sit down. Sitting down does more than imply you are going to play, it actually means you are going to play. So be prepared to ante up when you grab a piece of real estate by the big green.<br /> <br /> Usually if you step out of line in some way or another the dealer will let you know politely. They are paid to take your money and smile. Understanding the dealer and their limitations will often yield a few tips every so often. Um, they do this professionally all the time, so getting a few tips is a pretty good thing I would say.<br /> <br /> You have to understand your dealer. They are taught to play the game by the house rules. They have a very specific set of instructions that they have to follow. The choice a dealer makes is not really a choice at all. They have about as much control over what to do in a instance as a robot does. This is not to say that they are not human beings, but that they have a job to do. Your losing has probably more to do with you, luck and the house rules than your friendly dealer.<br /> <br /> Drinks are the other biggie in the casino, and probably one of my favorite one too. If you are playing, they will often bring you drinks on the house, definitely take advantage of this, but try not to go Forrest Gump on it. Even though the drinks are free, tipping the server is still a good thing. Try to remember they do work for tips.<br /> <br /> Free drinks are my favorite. I like them much better than the kind you have to pay for. While you are gambling, you will be offered drinks every so often. Take advantage of these and enjoy! The house definitely wants you to stay comfortable and to keep on playing. Just make sure you take care of your server. They work hard and people often forget to tip them. Doing so might mean you get your free drinks more often.<br /> <br /> Knowing these few things will help increase your enjoyment at the casino. This is too true. Not following these simple rules might leave you feeling a little embarrassed in addition to having less money. I'd rather be broke and happy... but being rich and happy is better. - 32197</div><div class='uawresource'><div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class='uawlinks'>Zeeman Haus enjoys writing articles online on a variety of subjects. 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Check in once shortly after the food is delivered to make sure there are no problems with the order or that they don't need any extra condiments. Keep your eye on everyone without bothering them in case they try to flag you down at any time.<br /> <br /> If patrons are having a tough time deciding what to order, don't hassle them or pressure them. Ask if they need some more time and then let them be. Wait a few minutes before coming back. Never sigh or act irritated if they don't order right away. A few extra minutes for them to select the right thing is not going to hurt anyone.<br /> <br /> Should a <a target='_blank' href="http://www.canpages.ca/business/BC/vancouver/restaurants/961-720200.html">restaurant</a> customer happen to have a complaint, always apologize even if you didn't do anything. Do not make excuses or try to blame them. Say that you are sorry for the inconvenience and that you will fix the problem. If you are not able to solve the problem, get someone who can right away.<br /> <br /> Now onto removing their plates: It is very unlikely that a restaurant is going to run out of plates. If that is a possibility, then the owner needs to buy more. Because it is unacceptable to snatch up plates the second somebody has out the last bit of food into his or her mouth. It is rude and annoying and makes it seem as though you want them to leave.<br /> <br /> Something else to keep in mind about dishes is this: Never, ever take away one person's plates is somebody else at the table is still eating. This is outrageously rude! This could make the person who is still eating feel uncomfortable or rushed into finishing his or her meal. The number of waiters who do this to customers is astounding. Please don't be one of them.<br /> <br /> Additionally you should never chomp on gum or play with your hair while talking to customers. Don't shout or argue with other employees when diners can hear you. Don't light up a cigarette where they can see you. No whining about how tired you are how you can't wait to go home. Do not yawn or act bored or otherwise give off the impression that serving them is a nuisance for you. And by all means don't count your tips in view of people eating. Nor should you hint at getting tips.<br /> <br /> As for the things you should do: Do dress neatly and make sure your hair is combed. Always smile and be polite. Remember to thank them for coming, and say it so that it sounds true. Even if it's not. - 32197</div><div class='uawresource'><div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class='uawlinks'>In the city known for its popular vacation destinations for <a target='_blank' href="http://www.canpages.ca/business/BC/vancouver/travel-agencies-and-bureaus/961-884600.html">Vancouver travel</a>, have an enjoyable dining experience at the many accessible restaurants. 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