Excuse Me : The Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette by Rosanne Thomas (2017, Hardcover)

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PublisherAmacom
ISBN-100814437915
ISBN-139780814437919
eBay Product ID (ePID)234272081

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Book TitleExcuse Me : the Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHuman Resources & Personnel Management, Business Ethics
Publication Year2017
GenreBusiness & Economics
AuthorRosanne Thomas
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight13.1 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-059931
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Both novice and experienced workers will find a wealth of business etiquette in a book that, instead of excusing bad behavior, could help prevent it from happening in the first place." --Foreword Reviews, "It's a must-read for anyone who is serious about career mobility upward." -Joyce Lain Kennedy, Careers Now, "Author Roseanne Thomas offers wise advice." --Terri Schlichenmeyer, national syndicated columnist, The Bookworm Sez, "...an expert to help us navigate the minefield that is modern business etiquette." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "Thomas teaches manners in these mannerless times and, God knows, a course in civility and kindness and an awareness of others is something our culture could use." -Boston Globe, "Helpful hints about managing four generations in the workplace, understanding the impact of civility...pondering how to future-proof a career, no matter what age. A great refresher on manners plus related business-world advice." --Booklist, "...a really fun book to read. Thomas has augmented her smooth writing style with examples that make it easy to relate to her practical advice." Amy Lindgren, Working Strategies, "Designed to provide guidance to five generations of workers...goal is for each generation to understand the others and to develop a respectful rapport." --Online Searcher
Number of Volumes1 Vol.
Dewey Decimal395.52
Edition DescriptionSpecial
SynopsisIn an office that blends generations, genders, and cultures, the environment can be ripe for confusion and social blunders. Learn how to create an atmosphere of respect and productivity among your diverse group., Discover a wealth of business etiquette in this invaluable resource book that helps prevent bad behavior in the workplace. What are the rules for business etiquette today Is it acceptable to text your boss at home What is the polite way to ask a colleague to take a distracting conversation behind closed doors What about the use of smartphones in meetings In today's workplace, manners matter more than ever. With an increasing amount of open-plan workplaces and constant connectivity, the chances of unintentionally annoying or offending others is growing. Merging classic rules of behavior with new realities of modern business, Excuse Me spotlights dozens of puzzling situations, with suggestions for bridging divides. This book untangles the nuances of: meeting etiquette, interview expectations, proper office attire, electronic manners, privacy in tight spaces, nonverbal cues, small talk, social media use, and more. In even the most diverse workplaces, good manners will create an atmosphere of respect, smoothing the way for everyone to succeed. Excuse Me explains how to begin., Discover a wealth of business etiquette in this invaluable resource book that helps prevent bad behavior in the workplace. What are the rules for business etiquette today? Is it acceptable to text your boss at home? What is the polite way to ask a colleague to take a distracting conversation behind closed doors? What about the use of smartphones in meetings? In today's workplace, manners matter more than ever. With an increasing amount of open-plan workplaces and constant connectivity, the chances of unintentionally annoying or offending others is growing. Merging classic rules of behavior with new realities of modern business, Excuse Me spotlights dozens of puzzling situations, with suggestions for bridging divides. This book untangles the nuances of: meeting etiquette, interview expectations, proper office attire, electronic manners, privacy in tight spaces, nonverbal cues, small talk, social media use, and more. In even the most diverse workplaces, good manners will create an atmosphere of respect, smoothing the way for everyone to succeed. Excuse Me explains how to begin., What are the rules for business etiquette today? Is it acceptable to text your boss at home? What is the polite way to ask a colleague to take a distracting conversation behind closed doors? What about the use of smartphones in meetings? In today's workplace, manners matter more than ever. With an increasing amount of open-plan workplaces and constant connectivity, the chances of unintentionally annoying or offending others is growing exponentially.Merging classic rules of behavior with new realities of modern business, Excuse Me spotlights dozens of puzzling situations, with suggestions for bridging divides. The book untangles the nuances of: meeting etiquette, interview expectations, proper office attire, electronic manners, privacy in tight spaces, nonverbal cues, small talk, social media use, and much more.In even the most diverse workplaces, good manners will create an atmosphere of respect, smoothing the way for everyone to succeed. Excuse Me explains how to begin. "Both novice and experienced workers will find a wealth of business etiquette in a book that, instead of excusing bad behavior, could help prevent it from happening in the first place" (Foreword Reviews).
LC Classification NumberHF5387.T476 2017

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