In today’s global economy you sometimes only get one chance to make that crucial, first impression in business.
Research released today from Booking.com, reveals that a lack of understanding when it comes to business etiquette is impacting companies’ reputations worldwide, with 62 per cent of business travellers confirming etiquette errors affect companies’ bottom lines.
The research confirmed the top 5 business faux pas:
Being on a mobile device during a meeting 46%
Not greeting people appropriately 43%
Inappropriate attire 36%
Speaking loudly 32%
Not responding to emails within 24 hours 19%
Ripsy Bandourian, director of product development, Booking.com for Business, said: “Experiencing new cultures is one of the things business travellers enjoy most. However, doing good business in today’s global economy means that executives need to become a cultural chameleon.
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