Sensitivity

Sensitivity and consideration underlie all good business etiquette. Being prepared for foreign ways and methods and responding thoughtfully is achieved through experience and business etiquette know-how. By avoiding misunderstandings and misinterpretations through business etiquette you lay foundations for a strong business relationship.

Diplomacy

Avoiding thoughtless words and actions protects you from negative consequences. Impulse often leads a business person astray. Business etiquette encourages careful thought of interests of others and choosing acceptable forms of expression.

Appearance

Dressing appropriately, standing and sitting in right place at right time, good posture and looking physically presentable are all elements in making a good impression. Business etiquette teaches you how to suitably present yourself and what to avoid.

Analysing, understanding and implementing above will help you recognise what business etiquette is and how it should be employed within business world.

For international business person business, etiquette acts as a key. It locks doors of poor communication and misunderstandings and opens doors to successful business relationships.

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