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Explore the impact of rudeness in professional settings and learn how to enhance workplace interactions through respect and common courtesy. Discover practical tips on improving behavior in meetings, emails, and vendor interactions. Embrace the power of good manners and positive communication for a successful comeback in your career. 8 Relevant
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Professional Respect Needs A Comeback Greater Florida Buccaneer AAHAM March 24, 2011 Jim Grigsby CPAM, CDIA
Research 71% experienced hurtful comments 33% considered leaving the job
Who issues the license to be rude? Why do we accept rudeness?
Observed Behavior Comments Body language Surreptitious Finger
Bully Pulpit Dismissing Condescending
I – I – I Ignoring Interrupting Inappropriate comments
Just Plain Rude Poor table manners Open mouth yawns Constant Blackberry use
Cell Phones Volume Topics Lack of consideration
Cyber Manners Reply to all Capital letters Intimidation
Model The Behavior “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
Magic Words Please Thank you What do you think?
The Basics Be polite Be kind to people who serve you
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.“ Zig Ziglar
Two Ears, One Mouth Listen Wait (Why Am ITalking?) Respect time, not usurp it
Common Courtesy Return telephone calls Reply to emails that ask you a direct question
Common Courtesy Honesty Consistency and fairness Keep promises
First Impression Firm handshake Eye contact Learn names
Respect Respect gender and age Proper language Proper humor
Meeting Behavior Be on time Start on time Stay on topic
Meeting Behavior Minimize side conversations Accept other ideas Allow others to speak
Meeting Behavior State name into phone Telephone decorum Email and texting
Booth Etiquette - Vendors Respect attendees Respect other vendors
Booth Etiquette - Attendees Not a shopping spree Respect vendors time
Respect Give it Give people a reason to reciprocate
People Respond To Incentives Reward vs. Punishment Show respect
Good Manners “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” Emily Post
Thank you for your attention Jim Grigsby 772-539-1990 jgrigsby@jimgrigsbyconsulting.com