Ethics in Management

Business Etiquette and Manners

Todd Schafer

Liberty University

Business Ethics 472

02/10/2013

Todd Schafer

Liberty University

Business Ethics

02/10/2013

Business Etiquette and Manners

From the beginning of development we were taught the basics of manners. Table manners, manners with elders, manners when visiting with friend’s families, and even manners when talking on the phone. It is how we based the foundation of our everyday moods and ethical standards. How we were looked at as children were our manners in public. The elder community would make note of how we responded to kindness, ate at the table, and acted in a crowded room. We were not raised on our own to develop these skills. These traits and manners came from a role model established founded enough in their own lives with good standards. They had to of found it purposeful or important in order to teach the younger generation. It is known that you can learn manners at any age, and you truly don’t forget them. How you lead your life and develop as a young adult is what defines the traits you determine important to reflect in your own life.

In this article I am going to review topics of mannerisms from technology communication, meal etiquette, dress attires, cultural differences, communication and basic behaviors. I will address the standards of politeness I have created in my own business to recreate the belief of chivalry. Chivalry is not dead and when conducting business with a client of greater age this is what makes the difference.

If you can recall the basic ‘thank you’, ‘please’, ‘you’re welcome’, and so on you have covered the immediate dramatic overview of mannerism. With most cases this alone will reflect a promising image on your character and how you continue to shine your image. However, with the business in mind, you must continue on a much higher level of standards. Business manners are set aside as what keeps you the boss or the image of your company. From your greeting to...