basic e-mail etiquette, lunch etiquette, dress etiquette?

Answer 1

Email: have an opening and closing greeting, if writing to a stranger write the email as you would a letter, use spell check, don't use a lot of capitals, don't use text speak if you don't know the person on the receiving end well.

Lunch: No more than 1 glass of wine (red or white) depending on what you're eating, don't argue over the bill- if you were invited then etiquette dictates that the person who invites foots the bill, or decide before the lunch how the paying will go, other basic stuff- chew with your mouth closed etc. If invited to a lunch don't order more (in value) than the person who's invited you.

Dress: dress according to the occasion, if to a wedding- never wear anything that draws attention away from the bride onto you, dresses never too short or too low, if going to a business lunch then wear a nice, simple skirt, blouse and jacket or trousers, likewise for court.

For men: a well tailored suit, a tie that goes with the shirt and suit, polished shoes. Socks that match the shoes, shoes that match the belt. Never wear blue suits with brown belts, shoes or socks. Never wear brown belts with black shoes and vice-versa. Or brown socks with black shoes etc.

Answer 2

When typing an email, you are showing the recipient what kind of person you are. If you use all capital letters, you are considered boisterous, rude and loud - or you don't know what needs to be capitalized - so you put everything in caps. You aren't fooling anyone - we know your education in the english language is lacking.

Using ONE exclamation point is acceptable when you want to indicate you were shocked or stunned or surprised. Using more than one shows you think you need to over-emphasize yourself. It is not necessary. One will do. Same thing goes for using question marks. One will do.

When emailing a person, always address them personally and put your name at the end of the email Otherwise, it could be a chain email or forwarded message. Let the recipient know you are talking to that one person and that you are not sending it to a whole lot of people at once.

Lunch. Depends on the circumstances of the lunch. Generally, no alcohol. If you usually have wine with your meal at home, ask your friend to come home for a glass of wine afterwards, if you'd like. It will taste better and be considerably less expensive. Cocktails are for dinner - not lunch.

Order something light, inexpensive and something you know you like. Ordering something you've never tried is not a good plan - either you or someone you are with has to pay for the meal - and it's wasted money if you don't like - or eat - what you ordered.

Dress. If this is really lunch - dress casually, conservatively and comfortably. Never dress yourself as if you are looking for a hot time in the bedroom - even if you are on a date with Tom Hanks. Be true to your personality with your attire. Don't show cleavage, don't wear a tight bouse or shirt and don't wear a hat at the table - unless it's pinned to your hair. You want to show the person you are with who you are - not what you could be behind closed doors.

Keep conversation light, avoiding such "personal choice" issues such as politics, religion and "bedroom activities" between consenting adults. There is no right or wrong on these topics and they tend to be very personal. Starting or engaging in an argument on any of these three topics will take you to the checkout in a hurry or leave you sitting at the table alone wondering what went wrong.

Answer 3

Email: In todays society, a lot of business is being conducted over the internet and sometimes it is hard to know how formal or informal you can be in an e-mail. Usually, if it a person I deal with on a regular basis, I tend to go with a more informal approach, i.e. using only their first name as the greeting, maybe putting a smiley or two in there. If it is a person I don't deal with on a regular basis or it is someone that could have a HUGE impact on my job, I write the e-mail as formally as I can. Obviously, it is improper to send chainmail to business associates.

Lunch: Mind your P's and Q's. No elbows on the table, don't speak with your mouthful. If it is a business meeting, try not to delve into personal matters. Put your cellphone on silent so there won't be any interruptions. If the person invited you to lunch, do not reach for the bill and wait for them to decide if they want the bill split. If you requested their presence, plan on paying the whole bill. If they insist on paying, let them insist three times before giving in.

Dress: Always wear clothing that fits and flatters your body. In a business situation, skirts should be at least knee length and tops should never be too low cut. Depending on the office environment, you should be able to gauge whether or not a business suit is appropriate or if a polo and khakis will suffice. Dress to impress.

Answer 4

Email : Don't type in all caps. Spell out all words and use only one question mark or exclamation point per sentence.

Lunch: Don't drink alcohol.

Dress: Don't pimp yourself and then wonder why only pimps will stay!