If you attend an event or function at which you are given a name tag, wear it! Name tags make it easier to reestablish existing relationships as well as forge new ones. Wear your name tag high on your right-hand side, just below your shoulder. This will make it easier for the person with whom you are shaking hands to look directly at it and note your name.

Ever find yourself on the receiving end of a cold handshake at a cocktail event? Glasses should always be held in the left hand leaving your right free for handshakes. We’ll have more on handling cocktail food and drinks in the next few weeks.

The way you dress promotes confidence and is a projection of your role and position. Beyond the golf course, have you ever seen images of Donald Trump in anything but a suit?

With the increased interest in the program, we will lead another session in April. Please feel free to share the following with others …

Audience: Professionals working within child-serving organizations

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

For anyone wishing to understand business etiquette in the office, at business functions, and when traveling on business, this training is for you. This session is designed to provide an overview of etiquette guidelines that are essential to thriving in today’s business world. Participants will learn how to create a lasting impression, build positive business relationships, communicate professionally, and dine with proper manners.

More information and registration are available at http://training1.cscbroward.org

We are thrilled to be bringing highlights of our training programs to the web. Last month we led a session titled “Business Etiquette in a Culturally Diverse Community” for the Children Services Council of Broward and have created this blog in order to keep the lines of communication open with management and staff of non-profit and community organizations.

We are however not limiting our postings on business etiquette to the county or state, and therefore invite you to join the conversation as understanding business etiquette in the office, at business functions, and when traveling on business is essential despite your location or the type of organization to which you belong.

So, welcome!