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h other39。s name in greeting. ? A firm handshake municates confidence, interest, and respect. Besides, you should avoid: limp handshakes, damp and unpleasant handshakes, and sweaty handshakes. At an interview or meeting, it is generally necessary for me to stand up only when a woman walks into the room (regardless of my gender). False. Regardless of your gender, you should always stand up when someone walks into the room, regardless of their gender. When someone enters the room, you should rise if you are seated, smile, extend your hand and greet the person with a firm handshake. At job fairs and other professional settings when I receive a business card from someone, I should take the time to really read the card before sticking it in my pocket or briefcase. True. It is seen as quite rude when a person who receives a business card quickly puts the card away. ? You should show respect for the person who gave you the card by reviewing it for a few seconds, perhaps even using that time to remember the person39。s name. Then thank the person for the business card and put it away. I should always turn off (or silence) my cell phone before heading into any interview or business meeting. True. If something is happening in your life that is so important that you need to be available, perhaps the best solution is to postpone the interview. At a minimum, you should turn all your electronic equipment39。s sound off, utilizing the vibration mode if you have it. But most etiquette experts actually suggest turning off all beepers and phones before any business meeting. In dining situations, my drinks are on my right and my bread plate is on my left. True. You will always find your drinks water glass, wine glass, and other glasses to your right and your bread (and perhaps salad) to your left. Common Questions Question ? How can I encourage new acquaintances to be more sensitive about the use of insider jargon in social situations? The other day, I was at a professional anization meeting. Several of the people were talking about what was going on in their industry. It was difficult to get involved in the conversation because they all seemed to be speaking their own language—using acronyms that meant a lot to them and nothing to me and the other people at our table. Common Questions Answer ? While some people may assume that everyone understands their particular abbreviations and industry jargon, others may actually perceive it as a ―foreign language.‖ The next time you find yourself in this type of situation, simply take the plunge and ask the people to assist you by clarifying what the acronyms mean. By requesting clarification, you may heighten their awareness and they may either ask if everyone knows what certain abbreviations or insider talk refers to or refrain from using exclusionary talk during gatherings that include ―outsiders.‖ Common Questions Question ? When talking to someone who is confined to a wheelchair, is it appropriate to bend or kneel down to the person’s level? Common Questions Answer ? No. You shouldn’t bend down to talk to a person who is confined to wheelchair, any more than you would stoop down to talk to someone who is shorter than you. While we’re on the subject, avoid talking in a demeaning or condescending manner to people who are confined to wheelchairs or who suffer any other disabilities. Physical limitations do not imply reduced mental capacity. COMMON OFFICE ETIQUETTE MISTAKES ? Men rushing to open the door or pull out a chair for a female coworker / women waiting for a male coworker to open the door or pull out a chair. ? If any coworker, male or female, needs help to open a door or to pull out a chair for any reason, then offer to do so for them. ? Men waiting for women to exit an ele