The Etiquette Advantage in Business Intl
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT. Etiquette, guru Post tells us, is not about following arcane rules; it's about "building relationships." In an essential guide to the contemporary business landscape, the Posts navigate everything from romance in the workplace (if you date your colleague, don't imagine that you'll be able to keep your professional and private life totally separate), to sidewalk smoking (be sure to throw your cigarette butt "into a proper receptacle," and don't think your co-workers don't notice your frequent trips outside to light up). There's advice about grooming?if you have dandruff, keep a brush in your desk for whisking those pesky white flakes off your jacket. There are suggestions about gift-giving?if your assistant has been working for you for over a decade, it's time to give more than a CD at Christmas; consider a spa getaway.