Business Etiquette This book teaches individuals how to represent their

Question:
When talking to someone who is confined to
a wheelchair, is it appropriate to bend or kneel down to the
person’s level?
Answer:
No. You shouldn’t bend down to talk to a per-
son who is confined to wheelchair, any more than you would
stoop down to talk to someone who is shorter than you.
While we’re on the subject, avoid talking in a demean-
ing or condescending manner to people who are confined
to wheelchairs or who suffer any other disabilities. Physical
limitations do not imply reduced mental capacity.
Tip #113
Tip #113
Tip #113
Tip #113
Tip #113
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Be car
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Be car
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Question:
What, exactly, should I do when someone
hands me his or her business card?
Answer:
When receiving a business card, look at it for a
few seconds. When appropriate, a complimentary word
should be said about the person’s title, logo, business card
design, etc. The card should be placed either on a table
where business is being conducted or in a planner or port-
folio. A business card should not be placed in a wallet that
is then put in your back pocket.
By the way, anyone who has business cards should not
leave home (or the office) without them. Make sure the
cards are clean and crisp, without even the slightest smudge
or crease. Business contacts can be initiated, and cards ex-
changed, in some of the most unlikely places. Be prepared!

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Common Questions
Tip #114
Tip #114
Tip #114
Tip #114
Tip #114
Give the big cheese the right kind of ride.
Give the big cheese the right kind of ride.
Give the big cheese the right kind of ride.
Give the big cheese the right kind of ride.
Give the big cheese the right kind of ride.