1. Etiquette for Academicians
Wing Commander
Prof Dr A Kamalakar, PhD, PMP
ME(IISc),ME(Air Armt),MBA,MSc,FIE
18 Jun 2015
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2015
2. Etiquette
Behaving a little bit better than
what is absolutely necessary.
Socially and professionally
acceptable conduct.
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2015
4. Business Card Etiquette
1.Don’t hand out card to everyone.
2.Cards are clean and in good
condition.
3.Look at the card, make a positive
comment.
4.Place it carefully in the front pocket.
5.Do not write notes on cards.
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2015
6. You will never have a
second chance to make
first impression !
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7. Gentlemen
Shirts
1. 7 buttons
2. No contrasting collar
3. Neck size next half size larger
4. Cuffs 75 mm long. 10mm longer
than coat sleeve
5. Elegant pens
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2015
8. Suit
1. Dark suits
2. Plain and not shiny
3. Single-breasted suit, button only the
middle one
4. Double-breasted suit, unbutton the lower
one before sitting
5. No wallet in the back pocket of a trouser
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9. Ladies
1. No tight dress for obese women
2. No bulging of buttons
3. Dress as per the occasion
4. Jewelry not showy
5. Light make up
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Classroom Etiquette
12. Dining
1.Place napkin on lap
2.Once finished, leave it on the left side of
the plate
3.Do not fold
4.Do not wipe cutlery
5.Do not use fingers to eat food except at
home
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2015
13. 6. No stacking of dishes
7. Never lick fingers
8. No over stretching for a dish. Ask
for it.
9. Sit erect, elbows close to the body
10. No belching. Say, excuse me
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2015
14. Table Setting
1.Forks on to the left of the plate
2.Knives and spoons at the right
3.Dessert spoon on the top
4.Use of cutlery from outer to inner
5.Butter knife only to transfer butter to
bread
6.Break bun
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2015
15. Business Lunch
1. Arrive early
2. Receive and seat your guest
3. As host, recommend something
from the menu
4. Whoever invites pays the bill
5. Do not fight for the bill
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2015
16. Social Interactions
1. Do not criticise others’ religious
practices
2. Do not raise voice to make a point
3. Do not point finger at someone
4. Avoid continuous eye contact
5. Do not drop in for a social visit anytime
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17. Cell Phone Etiquette
1. Switch off in Classroom / meetings
2.Take permission before speaking
3. Excuse and speak away from others
4. Never use funny ring tones
5. Keep the volume of ring tones and talk
low
6. Not in toilet
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2015
18. Telephone Calls
1. Lift within three rings. Get
annoyed in 17 s
2. Avoid hello. Say your name
clearly
3. Smile
4. Keep them short and as needed
5. Leave a message
6. Return calls promptly
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19. Courtesy to Ladies
1. Open door for a lady
2. Help to seat her
3. Stand when a lady enters
4. Greet with courtesy
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21. Tips for Pleasant Behaviuor
1. Be punctual
2. Smile a lot
3. Allow space for others
4. Do not gossip
5. Never talk ill of others
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2015
23. 6. Criticise constructively
7. Never shout, but speak to be
heard and understood
8. Be well groomed
9. Maintain personal hygiene
10.Do not crack private jokes
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2015