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Seven meeting etiquette rules not to forget.(HEADLINE)
Business meetings are held for a variety of reasons, but one common characteristic is the sharing of information with others. As in dining, there are rules of etiquette that go along with meetings. For example, I was recently leading a meeting of business owners and managers when one person's cell phone rang in the middle of a presentation. Instead of silencing it, they answered it; not only that, they carried on a conversation for a brief time. I was appalled at the lack of courtesy.
I think it would probably be true to say that most people in business are aware of etiquette rules for meetings but I thought I would share my top seven:
1. Do not put your Blackberry, Treo or other email organizer on the table. Every time an email is received it causes a vibration that is echoed through the table for the whole room to hear and causes as much a distraction as if the phone had rang. Turn it off.
2. Do not arrive late, make excuses to everyone while the presenter is speaking, and then go in search of coffee. If you arrive late, step in quickly and quietly while taking your seat. The less interruption the better.
3. Do not leave your cell phone turned on. This goes along with #1. We all know what an interruption this can cause.
4. Do not talk on your phone during the meeting. ...
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