Etiquettes
Etiquettes
Etiquettes
ORIGIN OF ETIQUETTES
French word meaning TICKET French etiquette and literally means ticket, the rules and regulations of the court were written on tickets, which were posted in the castle courtyard for all the lords and ladies to observe and obey. Started in 1600s by King Louis XIV
Invitations for get together stating the rules of conduct and behavior
Definition of Etiquette
Websters dictionary defines it as the forms , and manners, established by convention as acceptable or required in social relations or in official life.
Meaning of Etiquette
Manners
Coded Behavior Character Habits Thought
Do unto others as you would like them do to you Good manners Politeness Creates goodwill
Where Etiquette is required Personal Family Home, Schools, College Social, Cultural Office When Etiquette is required
Part of your life You and the environment
Childhood Origin
Psychological Parental
Heredity
OUTLINE:
Personal Grooming
Body language Making a Great First Impression Body Language The Dos and Donts in a Conversation
TYPES OF ETIQUETTE DINING/TABLE MANNERS DRESSING ETIQUETTE INTERVIEW ETIQUETTE CELLPHONE ETIQUETTE CULTURAL ETIQUETTE
Appearance - General
Clothes must not be too tight Necklines must not be plunging Nails, Hair neat and well kept
Body Language
Can reveal feelings Posture important Hands / Legs - avoid fidgeting Face window to the soul Eye contact Smile
Voice
The moment a person speaks he / she can be judged Must sound sincere and confident Pronunciation is important Tone of voice Loudness Avoid using slang
The Handshake
Most widely accepted form of first contact Should be firm not bone crushing Palm neither facing upward or downward Make eye contact and step into the handshake
DINING ETIQUETTES
Table Manners/ Dining Etiquette Poor table manners could cause a loss of business clients, bankers, friends and others who are vital to our everyday business/personal affairs.
Excuse yourself when you join in or leave someone through the meals. Use fork, knife and spoon correctly. Request the person next to you to pass dishes to you. Do not stretch across the table. Give preference to ladies and guests to be served first.
Dining Etiquette-Some Dos & Donts Dont usurp or burp. Dont take tea/coffee by pouring into the saucer. Hold saucer in the left hand and drink holding the cup in the right hand at the handle. Dont pass the spoons to others holding the scooping edge. Dont pass the knife to others holding the handle.
DONTS
Chewing with the mouth open Eating fast Shoveling food into the mouth in large forkfuls Swallowing with gulps Noisily sucking through the teeth Licking the fingers
Dress Code
The way we dress affects the way people perceive us: the ways people perceive us affects the way people treat us.
Your appearance immediately initiates ten decisions in the first impression you make on others. IT WILL REFLECT YOUR: 1. Economic level 2. Educational level 3.Trustworthiness 4.Social position 5.Sophistication 6.Economic Heritage 7.Social Heritage 8.Educational Heritage 9.Success in chosen field 10.Moral character
Wardrobe Basics :
Your clothes should suit your build. Dress should be appropriate to the time, place and occasion. Fabrics, fit, quality, style and the like should be carefully considered. There are standards for suit/jacket & pants, shirts, ties, shoes, socks, and accessories as watch, cuff links, hankies, jewelry, belt, briefcase and so on. Use mild perfumes. A perfume can serve as your signature or echo your mood
INTERVIEW ETIQUETTES
NEED First Impression Boost to confidence Before The Interview Personal Grooming Punctual Cell Phone off
CULTURAL ETIQUETTES
GREETING
AND
INTRODUCTION
CONCLUSION
THOUGHTS
ACTIONS HABITS
CHARACTER