A = Authority
First say name of person who holds position of most authority or importance
– who want to flatter most
“Ms. Manager, I’d like to introduce to you Mr. New Employee.”
• A. Only men should stand
• B. Only women should stand • C. Neither men or women should stand • D. Both men and women should stand
When it comes to handshaking and introductions:
False
Give business cards to senior executives only if *they* ask for it.
Social entertainment
The world was my oyster, but I used the wrong fork. -Oscar Wilde
You would be correct to rise and say, “Mr. A, I want to introduce Ms. B, our client from New York.”
False
• The president of your company, Mr. A, enters the room in which you are meeting with an important client, Ms. B.
Common Etiquette Mistakes
