Power Etiquette : What You Don't Know Can Kill Your Career

"Can table manners make or break a megamerger? Can a faxing faux-pas derail a promising business relationship? Can an improper introduction cost you a client? Can manners (or lack of them) really kill a career? Absolutely. In an era when companies are competing on the basis of service, manners are much more than a social nicety — they're a crucial business skill. In fact, good manners are good business. This no-nonsense "manners reference" refreshes readers on everyday etiquette and makes sure they're on their best behavior. It provides quick guidance on such pertinent and timely topics as: • telephone, e-mail, and Internet etiquette • table manners *grooming and business dress • written communications • gift giving • resumes and interviews • making introductions • public speaking • networking, and more." "Can table manners make or break a mega-merger? Can a faxing faux-pas derail a promising business relationship? Can an improper introduction cost you a client? Can manners (or lack of them) really kill a career?" "Absolutely! In an era when companies are competing on the basis of service, manners are much more than a social nicety - they're a crucial business skill. In fact, good manners are good business." "Power Etiquette is a concise yet complete "manners tool kit" that tells you all the things you may or may not know (but should know) about business etiquette. It covers a wide range of subjects - ranging from casual days and tips on tipping, to gift giving and networking. And it includes valuable information on such timely topics as "netiquette" (internet and e-mail etiquette), cell phone dos and don'ts, and video and teleconferencing manners."--Jacket In an era when companies are competing based on service, manners are much more than a social nicety -- they're a crucial business skill.Can table manners make or break a megamerger? Can a faxing faux-pas derail a promising business relationship? Can an improper introduction cost you a client? Can manners (or lack of them) really kill a career? Absolutely. In fact, good manners are good business.Power Etiquette provides quick guidance on such pertinent and timely topics as:telephone, e-mail, and Internet etiquettetable mannersgrooming and business dresswritten communicationsgift givingresumes and interviewsmaking introductionspublic speakingnetworkingThis no-nonsense'manners reference'refreshes you on everyday etiquette and makes sure you're on your best behavior. In an era when companies are competing based on service, manners are much more than a social nicety -- they're a crucial business skill. Can table manners make or break a megamerger? Can a faxing faux-pas derail a promising business relationship? Can an improper introduction cost you a client? Can manners (or lack of them) really kill a career? Absolutely. In fact, good manners are good business. Power Etiquette provides quick guidance on such pertinent and timely topics This no-nonsense "manners reference" refreshes you on everyday etiquette and makes sure you're on your best behavior.