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Gentleman’s Etiquette – Getting Ahead
Sometimes it’s the little things that bring you the biggest success. Often forgot and ignored is simple workplace etiquette, get it right and get to the top. The Journal takes you through the steps, from the handshake, how to ask for a pay rise, e-mail etiquette, meeting rules and how to be both a good employee and a good boss.
The Handshake
Be firm but not bone crushing., Never offer a sweaty hand., Never offer a limp hand., Don’t crush their fingers., Your fingers should grip the other person’s palm., Always make eye contact.
How to Ask for a Pay Rise
First check you are worth it, in other words has your performance increased?, Research and check what the going rate is for similar roles., Choose your figure: Always best to think what you would like and then ask for a bit more., Timing is key, i.e don’t choose a time when your boss is stressed or busy., Don’t be scared: if you don’t ask you don’t get., Play it by the book: organise an official meeting with your boss., Outcomes: Don’t threaten to leave (unless you are serious), they might just say fine and ‘Good Bye’.
E-mail Etiquette Rules
Always put an informative subject in the subject space.
Pay close attentions to spelling and grammar.
Avoid sending messages that have been written with haste.
Never send indecent, inappropriate or pornographic e-mails to colleagues, they might not find it as funny as you do.
If you send an e-mail in error, phone the recipient at once to explain yourself.
Always keep e-mails polite and formal.
Use sarcasm and humour with caution and avoid using it with people you don’t know, they won’t get it.
If there is more than one recipient, list them in order if hierachy.
Always reply to e-mails promptly, even if it’s just to say you have received it.
Meeting Rules
Be prepared – Do the ground work before, there is nothing worse then not knowing the answer to a question.
Be Punctual – don’t keep people waiting, it means you will have to try twice as hard to impress in the meeting.
Turn Off – your mobile.
Refer to people by name – include everyone in the room and get them on your side.
Don’t interrupt – let others voice their opinions, right or wrong.
Be to the point – don’t waffle on, give them the facts and what they need to know.
The Good Employee
Be patient., Don’t boast., Be willing., Don’t flatter., Be pleasant., Don’t argue., Be efficient., Don’t grovel.
The Good Boss
Recognise strengths., Listen to your staff., Give credit where credit is due., Deliver praise promptly., Keep morale high., Offer encouragement., Set achievable goals., Don’t unduly criticise.
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