ETIQUETTE

1. ETIQUETTE

2. COMMUNICATION • Telephone: • Be prepared with what you have to say before making the call. • Find a quiet place, with no noisy backgrounds. • Speak clearly & slowly. • Give your full attention at all times. • Be patient and polite. • Do not call later than 9 P.M.

3. Emails: • Poor communication provides negative information about you. You represent Key Club, so negative information about you provides negative information about Key Club! • Do not show-off your unreasonably long words. • Get to the point. Busy people do not like reading fluff. • doN’t tYpe lyKe diS. • Spell correctly. • Use correct grammar. • Include a salutation and closing • No slang ex: “wassup,” “you guys”. • Include a Subject Name. • Keep emails concise. • Make paragraphs if the message is long.

4. ATTIRE • Casual: • Key Club t-shirts • Jeans • Tennis Shoes • No socks with sandals • No sagging • Wear this to: • Key Club Socials • Service Events • School

5. Business Casual: SEE THOSE BEEAUTIFUL SMILES? • Slacks and Skirts • Skirts must be at appropriate heights (below your fingertips) • Dress Shirts • Dress Shoes • No Jeans • No Sandals

6. Business Professional: • Always dress up rather than dressing down! • Business Suits • No sneakers, sandals, boots at formal events • No White Socks • No jeans or mini skirts • Men should be shaven. • Keep hairstyles simple. • Look clean and presentable.

7. GENERAL MANNERS • Table Etiquette: • Introduce yourself to the table. • Stand to shake a person’s hands. • Chew with your mouth closed. • Eat slowly . • Share table space.

8. Talking: • Public speaking: • Be courteous to others’ opinions. • Do not interrupt. • No talking behind anyone’s back. • Do not be rude. • Always listen to what people have to say. • Be clear and try not to stutter. • Prepare yourself on what you are going to say. • Don't fidget around; be still and professional • Don’t speak too softly or too loudly • Keep eye contact with everyone in the room.

9. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS?