It seems that business etiquette is a relic of the past. Especially if you look at the majority of directors of large IT-companies (what can we say here, if one of the main people of Silicon Valley walks in shorts, sandals and t-shirts with indecent inscriptions). However, some people still remain “in the past”, therefore business etiquette is still necessary, although not too strict.
The easiest way to understand all the old and new rules in special seminars and courses.. For example, ESHKO will be a good choice. But a few basic rules can be indicated both here and these recommendations should be heeded so that an important transaction or interview does not fail.
Dress code is important. So try to choose the right costumes and clothes.. But before the meeting make inquiries about what is considered the norm in the company, with whose representatives the meeting is organized. If they are "people of old school", then behave accordingly. If liberties allow in terms of clothes, then your "strict style" may scare them. So intelligence is required.
Be careful of gestures and facial expressions.. Do not behave like a robot, but to be discreet is important and necessary. Do not be unknowingly the first and, if you get a job, do not behave familiarly at all (even if the interviewer) allows himself. If you are equal, then it's different.
And now what you need to follow in any case - put the workplace in order. If you plan to organize an important meeting or even a meeting (even with subordinates), the office should be removed.
The mess on the table is simply unacceptable and no excuses about the “creative personality” will help here..
Also take the habit of listening and hearing the other person.. You must be attentive and must not interrupt. In no case. At the same time, respect the time of the interlocutor - be extremely concise and speak only essentially.
Follow these recommendations even in everyday life, and you will see how much the opinion of others around you changes.. And your life will shift for the better..