Business Etiquette Rules Every Professional Needs To Know

These are the 17 business etiquette rules that every professional needs to know for the successful business  meeting or dinner.

• Always stand when you're being introduced to someone.
• Always say your full name.
• Always initiate the handshake if you’re the higher-ranking person or host.
• Dress appropriately.
• Only say "thank you" once or twice during a conversation.
• Send separate thank-you notes to everyone involved.
• Never pull out someone's chair for them.
• Don't cross your legs.
• Keep your fingers together when you point.
• Always break bread with your hands.
• Don’t order anything too expensive.
• Do not push away or stack your dishes.
• Keep the food options balanced with your guest.
• Never ask for a to-go box.
• Know where to properly place plates and silverware.
• The host should always pay.
• Prepare a polite exit.

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