All of us generally pay a lot of attention to develop our personality. We work on our communication skill, our health, and our dressing style. But how many of us take care of eating etiquettes? Do we know what table manners are? Here I am discussing few points that we all know but usually ignore them. If we mind all the points from today, we can learn a lot about table manners. • Please do not make a noise such as slurping and burping while eating. This is very bad table manner and looks very indecent. • Do not talk with food in your mouth. Chew with your mouth closed. • Do not put too much food in your mouth. Eat in small bites and slowly. • Licking fingers or picking teeth on dinner table is very impolite. • Wait for others to start. If you are a host, request your guest to start first. On other hand if you are a guest never start eating before any signal from your host. • If you are dining with any lady, first serve for her. • Do not look at others table again and again. This is very disturbing behavior for others. • Do not put too much food at a time on your plate. Take a small amount, finish it, and then take another time. If you are unable to finish your food instead of eating forcefully and vomit politely say “Sorry”. • If you drop your cutlery or napkin on floor while eating, do not pick it up. Take fresh cutlery or napkin. • If you do not know the use of fork and knife, please do not try in front of your guest or host. If you really want to eat with fork and knife, first try in front of your family members. Hold your knife in your right hand and fork in the left hand. Cut the item into small peaces with the help of knife and eat with … [Read more...]
Tips for success at work
Ah, you’ve received the appointment letter and are excited to begin your first job! When you step into the world of work, you’re entering a new phase in your life. The workplace allows you to apply your education and training to your job. Employment helps you earn and take care of yourselves and your dependents. How can you excel at work and nurture your career? Success Tip: Respect the authority: Show respect to everyone at work, particularly the authority. The management cadre of your company and your supervisor has vast knowledge and experience. And, they’re senior to you in age too. Show respect to people in authority and you’ll lay a strong track to drive your career. How can you show respect to the people at the helm of affairs? Begin your first interaction with your supervisor in a work day with a “Good morning, Sir.” Should you need to meet your manager in his office, gently tap the door, even if it’s open, and seek permission to enter. Stand until your manager asks you to take your seat. Attend to meetings, presentations, and others in a prompt way. Always speak in a clearly audible voice, yet not too loud. In your verbal and written communication with your supervisor and others at work, use a formal language. Your body language should convey respect and open the doors for fruitful communication. Last, but not the least, maintain enthusiasm and a cheerful mood.Work Ethics: Always strive to complete your work on-time, within budget, and at the expected quality. If you complete your work sooner than the time allocated to you, seek a new project. Remember, you gain work experience not just by the number of years in a company, but also by the depth and breadth of your work. So, the more work you complete efficiently, the more … [Read more...]
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