Vocabulary
Modest and doesn’t reveal personal attributes.
Conservative
This action is considered very unprofessional and can take away from what you are saying. It should be avoided in the professional setting.
Gum chewing.
ROLE PLAY:
3 players
Introducing Mr. Jones and Ms. King.
Ms. King this is Mr. Jones."
Role play:
The group seated are all men. A woman approaches the table and is introduced.
Everyone at the table should stand and extend their hand.
Take away from
Detract
The professional setting is not the place for being the center of attention. 2 ways of avoiding this are:
Overdressing and avoiding outlandish hairstyle.
ROLE PLAY:
3 players
Introducing older gentleman (Mr. Smith) to a younger gentleman (Mr. Jones).
"Mr Smith, this is Mr. Jones."
Role play:
The group seated are all men. A man approaches the table and is introduced.
Everyone at the table should stand and extend their hand.
The way someone looks
Appearance
How should nails be worn in the professional setting.
No bright colors or large/long acrylics. Nail polish should not be chipped or ragged.
ROLE PLAY:
3 players
Introducing the president of a company (Ms. Quinn) to the newly hired employee (Sandy).
"Ms. Quinn, this is Sandy."
Role play:
Pick a male from the group, a woman approaches the table.
The man approaches the table and remains standing until the woman sits or the woman tells the man to be seated.
Polite behavior in society
Etiquette
Baggy pants are acceptable as long as a belt is worn.
False.
Shake hands with your instructor.
Presenting one person to another
Introduction
False.
Social setting vs. professional setting.
Who extends their hand first when shaking hands? Man or woman?
Social setting: a man should wait for a woman to extend her hand.
Professional setting: either may extend their hand first.