TY - BOOK AU - Chaney,Lillian H. AU - Martin,Jeanette S. TI - The essential guide to business etiquette SN - 9780275997144 (hbk.) : AV - HF5389 .C468 2007 PY - 2007/// CY - Westport, CT PB - Praeger KW - Business etiquette KW - Interpersonal relations KW - Business communication KW - Self-presentation N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-183) and index; Job interview etiquette -- Business dress and grooming -- Office politics -- Social sensitivity -- Electronic communication etiquette -- Manners for special occasions and events -- Written communication manners -- Dining etiquette -- Business entertaining -- Meeting etiquette -- Presentations -- Sports etiquette -- Travel ettiquette -- Global manners N2 - Whether you are preparing for a long-term overseas assignment or a short trip abroad to meet with clients, customers, suppliers, or distributors, Global Business Etiquette will be an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamics of cross-cultural communication, avoiding embarrassing (and costly) gaffes, and successfully navigating the subtleties of social interaction that can set the stage for profitable long-term relationships. Drawing from their many years of research and training in the field; highlighting such important elements of communication as nonverbal gestures, dress, and gift-giving customs; and featuring dozens of colorful examples and useful tips; the authors present a practical approach to interpreting signals and symbols around the world, overcoming stereotypes, and mastering the nuances of international communication_Book jacket ER -