21 Apr Meeting Etiquette
• Be on time
• Introduce yourself to any attendees who you do not know
• Come prepared to your meeting
• Speak up, when appropriate
• Take notes throughout the meeting
• Listen before speaking
• Ask clarifying questions
• Sit appropriately in your seat
• Thank everyone for attending
• Dress appropriately
• Maintain eye contact with the speaker
• Only bring the necessary supplies to sit through the meeting
• Cancel the meeting in advance if a conflict arises
There are also things to avoid doing during a meeting, that are not considered professional. Some examples of these can include:
• Interrupting other people
• Eating, unless food is provided
• Gum chewing
• Talking constantly
• Using your cellphone
• Having a side conversation with someone next to you
• Asking too many questions
• Multi-tasking your other work duties during the meeting
• Derailing the conversation and going off-topic
Whether your meeting is routine or a one-time meeting, all meetings should be approached with these same rules of etiquette. Your meeting attendance and behavior can say a lot about you and can impact how other people view you. Approach your next meeting following these tips and see your success!
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