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Have you forgotten a person's name two minutes after being introduced? Have you wondered which fork to use or how to discreetly pay the check while attending an important business dinner? Have you insulted an international client by mistake and didn't realize it until it was too late? Making these types of errors can get in the way of getting ahead. However, these faux pas can be avoided by exercising a little bit of business etiquette.
Business etiquette is a powerful, practical, and profitable skill you can use when it most counts to get a job, keep a job, or succeed on the job. It is a set of rules and guidelines that makes your professional relationships more harmonious, productive, manageable, and meaningful.
International etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore provides tips, tactics, and cautionary tales—gleaned from the experience of a multitude of successful CEOs and top managers—as well as information on how to:
· Be more polished and professional in the boardroom or at the dining table
· Master the art of mingling, networking, and remembering names
· Communicate effectively via technology
· Keep in touch, nurture professional relationships, and turn contacts into contracts
· Write effective thank-you notes and send the perfect business gift every time
· Be more "global-minded" and enhance international relationships
Business Class will teach you the nuances of treating colleagues, clients, and customers with courtesy and respect, which in turn will increase your visibility, credibility, and profitability.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003J4VEP4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press; First edition (July 1, 2005)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2005
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 966 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Buy this, read it and follow it!
Review: I ordered this book for a college class and to be completely honest, I wasn't expecting much. It helps that I'm interested in this topic, but I was expecting a textbook type read and this is not anything like that. Jacqueline comes off as personable, funny and very knowledgeable in the field of etiquette. I'm very glad I purchased this book new versus used or renting because it is a great addition to my collection and I'm sure I will reference back to it in the future. I have also recommended it to several friends, coworkers and family members. It's a quick, easy read but had very good information that would be helpful to any one.

Reviewer: Pat Buschette
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Valuable Advice. A Must Read.
Review: As a small business owner I find myself in a variety of social situations and was thrilled to find a book that addresses may of the questions that I frequently had. The book is a quick read and is written in such a way that it entertains you as it educates you. What do you do when you drop a fork at a restaurant? What do you do when someone eats your dinner roll? Do you stand to greet people in all situations? These things happen all the time and it's nice to know what to do! Thanks Jacqueline for letting me know!You will also want to subscribe to the author's free etiquette newsletter and tips at etiquetteexpert.com.

Reviewer: Melissa Kaye
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Short but with some good tips
Review: This book is fairly short (~150 pages) which makes it a quick way to brush up on etiquette. I found myself taking notes on some of the tips offered by the author which I'm sure I'll find useful. The book seems geared towards salespeople and small business owners, although others will find the information helpful as well.The book covers the following topics:First, and lasting, impressionsSmall touches equal big businessSuit up for SuccessMaster you mingle-abilitySmall talk savy and effective listeningDining for Dollars; The art of the mealTecho-etiquette: minding your manners in the electronic ageGoing global: How to avoid an international incidentThe power of positive thinkingThere are some things that are common sense, although it doesn't hurt to remind us again. I found the tips on mingling and small talk helpful as those are not areas where I'm particularly skilled. The book also covers the classic "where to put your napkin" and "who pays for dinner out" bits of information that we sometimes forget.Since the book is so short, I wouldn't call it a comprehensive guide to etiquette - (see "Etiquette Advantage in Business" by Peggy and Peter Post for an enormous guide to etiquette) Also, it doesn't contain as much "office etiquette" (for those of us who live in large cubicle spaces in huge corporations) as I'd hoped (see The Etiquette Edge: The Unspoken Rules for Business Success). Still, I think it's a good quick read and a good starting place for polishing your etiquette skills!

Reviewer: Annie Speaks
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely the perfect gift for a recent college graduate
Review: Absolutely the perfect gift for a recent college graduate. I find in this age of technology where most people are focused on their electronic devices, people are forgetting basic manners. Rudeness has become the acceptable norm - for which there is no excuse. Takes very small effort to be kind and adopt basic universal practices that don't offend others and show respect. I was never offered a job until after having lunch with my future supervisor and the leadership team. And, I did the same with potential employees - much can be understand about the nature of an individuals based upon their manners. Good etiquette is good manners and sign of respect for others.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Jacquelline Whitmore does a great job of reminding us why etiquette and manners are ...
Review: This book is a need-to-read for everyone. Although many of the concepts are common sense, they are not used often enough. Jacquelline Whitmore does a great job of reminding us why etiquette and manners are so important to all working people in all industries. Even though this was an assigned book for class, I know I will keep this one in my library.

Reviewer: Eric Lovgren
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Common sense
Review: I wanted to like this book and use it as a reference for employee development. Unfortunately it spends too much time discussing the importance of etiquette and common-sense tips rather than etiquette rules. It's not a reference guide to business etiquette, which is what I was hoping it would be. To me, the most valuable part of the book is the quiz at the beginning. Not terrible. Just not what I'd hoped for.

Reviewer: E. McKinney
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great tips
Review: This book had some great tips and would apply in lots of different industries. I am a new lawyer and, yes, a lot of the advice is common sense, but it really doesn't hurt to remind yourself of how etiquette mistakes can leave a bad impression, even if your legal skills are spot-on. I especially liked the advice that related to the use of technology which helped bring the advice into the 21st century.

Reviewer: Irma Parone
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome!
Review: I most strongly recommend Jacqueline Whitmore's book 'BUSINESS CLASS'. It covers just about everything! I have attempted throughout my career to continue my personal development in both Image and Etiquette, and find this book to be absolutely phenomenal! If you don't continue your development in etiquette, pray that your prospects don't either. Once you learn, the mistakes stand out like a sore thumb. Irma Parone, Sr. Vice President and Florida Region Manager, WEISER SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

Reviewer: Rachel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I recently read Business Class: Etiquette Essentials for Success at Work by Jacqueline Whitmore and I found it informative, easy to read and inspiring. It's given me so much to think about and really helped me look at myself critically so that I can put some of the tools provided into practice.Abandoning any use of unnecessary jargon or gimmicks Ms Whitmore has produced an easy to read, well structured book of tools and advice for success at work. Some say the book is too simplistic or that much of it is common sense and that's not necessarily untrue; however this may be exactly what one needs. Sometimes you just need a little prompt that triggers a switch in your head and gives you that "ah huh" moment and I for one don't particularly want to read a long, heavy book just to achieve the same results.Ms Whitmore not only tells us what to do or why to do it but gives us clear instructions on how to go about it. I feel inspired by the book, particularly with regards to networking and mingling. I enjoy attending events where I don't know anyone and I enjoy meeting new people but each time without fail I get this feeling of dread within my chest. Ms Whitmore details the importance of research before an event, provides tools for remembering names, and discusses not only the importance of following up but how to go about it.The book is full of information on first impressions, personal branding, dining protocol, electronic etiquette, public speaking and more and I highly recommend it as a reference book to keep on hand. It may be small which means it's so easy to refer to quickly before an event or a business meal. And if you want to expand your knowledge it gives you a good foundation on which to do so. I've become very interested in personal branding of late and have moved on to more specialist books on the subject but there's no doubt in my mind that Business Class provides invaluable advice that I feel confident in turning to again and again.

Reviewer: Chiara
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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