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Business etiquette is based on hierarchy and power unlike social
etiquette which is based on gender and chivalry. No-one should be given
special treatment in the business arena because of gender. Everyone should
be treated equally well.
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1. The most important person in the
hierarchy of any company is the client.
- Persons of lesser importance are introduced to persons of greater
importance, regardless of gender. The name of the most important person
is said first.
- Doors are held for persons more senior in rank, regardless of
gender. Whoever gets to the door first, and it should be low person on
the totem pole, holds a door for the others following. If it is a
revolving door, low person goes first to get the door moving, then waits
on the other side.
- Whoever is closest to the elevator doors exits first.
- At business functions neither men nor women are helped with their
chairs unless they need it.
- Both men and women should be helped with their coats IF they are
clients or more senior in rank. **
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