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Etiquette 101

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COMMUNICATION

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oTelephone:

• Be prepared with what you have to say before making the call.

• Find a quiet place, no noisy backgrounds.• Speak clearly & slowly • Give your full attention.• Be patient and polite. • Do not call later than 8pm

Communication

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oEmails:

Communication

• doN’t tYpe lyKe diS• Spell correctly• Use correct grammar• Include a salutation and

closing• No slang ex: “wassup,”

“you guys”• Include a Subject Name• Keep emails concise.• Make paragraphs if the

message is long

• Poor communication provides negative information about you. You represent Key Club, so negative information about you provides negative information about Key Club!

• Do not show-off your SAT vocabulary.

• Get to the point. Busy people do not like reading fluff.

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ATTIRE

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oCasual:

Attire

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• Key Club t-shirts• Jeans• Tennis Shoes• No socks with sandals• No sagging Wear this to:

• Key Club Socials• Service Events• School

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oBusiness Casual:

Attire

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• Slacks and Skirts• Skirts must be at

appropriate heights• Dress Shirts• Dress Shoes• No Jeans• No Sandals SEE EVERYONE

IS HAPPY!!!

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oBusiness Professional:

Attire

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• Always dress up than dress down!

• Bussiness Suits• No sneakers, sandals,

boots at formal events• No White Socks• No jeans or mini skirts• Men should be shaven• Keep hairstyles simple• Look clean and presentable

NO SPIRIT ATTIRE WHAT-SO-EVER!!!!

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GENERAL MANNERS

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oTable Etiquette:

General Manners

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• Introduce yourself to the table• Stand to shake hands• Chew with your mouth closed• Eat slowly • Share table space

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oTalking:

General Manners

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o Public speaking:• Be courteous to

others opinions• Don’t interrupt• No talking behind

anyone’s back• Don’t be rude• Always listen to what

people have to say

• Be clear and try not to shutter.

• Prepare yourself on what you are going to say

• Don't fidget around, be still and professional

• Don’t speak too soft or loud

• Keep eye contact with everyone in the room

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QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS?

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