United States Business Etiquette
The business environment is becoming increasingly global, and people are conducting business internationally more and more. In the United States, business etiquette is essential for building enduring business relationships.
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Dress
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According to DiscoverAbroad.com, doing business in the United States may be different than doing business in another country. For example, most large companies in America require formal dress. Some companies are very formal and require men to wear ties and women to wear dresses, while others adopt a "business casual" policy, which allows for a more relaxed form of dress.
Punctuality
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Being on time is important in American business etiquette. Scheduled appointments and meetings begin at the appointed time, and attendees are expected to arrive punctually. If an individual arrives late to an appointment, a phone call announcing late arrival is expected.
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Greetings
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Around the world, business people use handshakes to greet each other. In the United States, handshaking includes a firm grip, eye contact, smile and two quick pumps.
Conversation
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When addressing business colleagues, formality is not always required. Americans are generally informal and often call each other by their first names.
Sports Terms
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According to ExecutivePlanet.com, American business language is idiomatic. Americans often adopt sports terms when discussing business. Some of the most common business terms include "ballpark figures," "touch base," "game plan," and "team players." These words are naturally used in business speech.
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