Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Describe business etiquette, present a professional appearance, and identify appropriate business attire
> Practice cubicle and office etiquette
> Develop positive co-worker relationships and avoid rumors, gossip, and conflicts
> Use the Internet appropriately
> Identify and handle ethical dilemmas and maintain loyalty and confidentiality in the workplace
> Handle personal issues in the workplace, such as flirting, dating, office romances, and sexual harassment
> Introduce people properly an identify actions to take when being introduced
> Be an effective conversationalist and handle conversational faux pas
> Follow meeting protocol and etiquette
> Describe telephone courtesy and apply it while using telephone, voice mail, and speakerphones
> Compose professional e-mail messages by writing effective subject lines and messages, and using professional e-mail signatures
> Follow proper writing guidelines to communicate written information clearly and efficiently
> Follow proper etiquette at business functions
> Identify formal table setting, utensils, and glassware at business dinners, and demonstrate proper etiquette for business dining
> Be a courteous traveler and follow etiquette for traveling by plane, train, or car, and staying at hotels
> Prepare for international business trips by understanding cultural orientations and respecting hosts