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Don't Take the Last Donut: New Rules of Business Etiquette

Judith Bowman

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"Judith Bowman has written the definitive business etiquette guide. Not only has she covered everything from the nuances of business introductions (the name of the most senior executive is always said first) to which color to use in a handwritten note (blue for social correspondence, black for business), she also addresses networking?the sticky art of meeting people, making business contacts, and currying favor with strangers."
--Success Magazine

"Don't Take the Last Donut provides all you need to know so that you don?t lose your job position or business deal."
--Colorado Springs Business Journal


In a recent survey, 8 out of 10 Americans felt that a lack of respect and courtesy is a serious national problem. Four out of 10 admitted to behaving badly themselves.

Do you want to be part of the problem or part of the solution? Don't Take the Last Donut gives you the tools you need to be confident and letter-perfect in any business setting--from pitch to presentation, from networking to contract negotiations, and everything in between. With this book, you will easily master the art of small talk, the protocol of the perfect business introduction, and the many nuances of the business lunch. You'll never feel awkward in a business setting again!

Don't Take the Last Donut unlocks the mysteries and benefits of business etiquette. More than simple good manners, business protocol is a set of tools that allows you to move with confidence through any business setting and act with ease in any meeting or presentation. You'll learn:
* The protocol of the proper business introduction...even if you have forgotten someone's name.
* The art of creating a positive first impression.
* Tips for fool-proof small talk.
* How to manage an awkward moment.
* How to gracefully work a room.
* The vast differences in rules of etiquette around the world.

Secure in the knowledge that you are doing the "right" thing in any business situation, you will be freed to focus on your real goals without worrying about which fork to use or how to greet a international colleague.

At a time when organizations and standard hierarchies are in flux, the wise use of business protocol will allow you to stand out and set the right tone in all of your business relationships--correct, secure, flawless.

Kiss, Bow, or Shakes Hands Asia: How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries (Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands)12

Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conway

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Kiss Bow or Shake Hands Asia 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I bought this for my daughter who does a lot of business travel. She said it is an awesome resource and a must for those doing business abroad.

Editorial Review:

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia reveals the subtleties of interaction, negotiation strategies, and professional skills you need to keep poised for success in your business travels. This comprehensive guide to Asia contains up-to-date information to lead you through social situations, business meetings, and understanding local culture.

Americans must now consider how economies are continuously shifting all over Asia, and how Asian countries interact with the West and each other. Learn about business practices, cognitive styles, negotiation techniques, and social customs. Give the right gift; make the right gesture.

Includes:

• Cultural IQ tests
• ÒKnow Before You GoÓ tips
• Alerts on international security issues

Countries profiled are China (Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

100+ Tactics for Office Politics (Barron's Business Success Guides)

Casey Hawley

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Thought provoking 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

This book will really make you think and evaluate how you perform and react in the workplace. The book has many different sections that should assist you in how you may want to behave in your workplace. Chapters include: dealing with a difficult boss, 25 career blunders, 25 moves you must make, how to get your boss to advance your career, building your power, major players in your company and how to get them to go to bat for you, and so much more.

What I like about this book is that it does not ask you to employ and dirty or devious tricks with your co-workers, but rather, it asks you to take the high road, and to treat people well. When things do go wrong, it has many suggestions for bringing to light situations in a delicate way that will aide in helping the situation without a huge loss of face to the instigator.

I would highly recomment this book, as it may help you get to get along with your co-workers, how to deal with a difficult boss, and how to move ahead in the company. Excellent suggestions are made on networking, learning your own motivations, and tips and changes you can make in your career. This book is well worth the read.

Editorial Review:

Titles in Barron's Business Series are of special interest to newcomers to the corporate world, offering them practical advice on career advancement. The books are written by experienced business professionals and cover a wide range of business topics, from effective methods of communication with business colleagues to dealing with difficult people. Here are up-to-date tips on the moves every successful professional must make for advancement in the corporate world. Here too are 25 ‚“career blowers‚” to avoid at all costs. Readers will find tips on dealing with difficult bosses and less-than-enthusiastic colleagues, countering dirty politics from unscrupulous colleagues, and creating a general action plan for career success.

Business Etiquette: 101 Ways to Conduct Business with Charm and Savvy

Ann Marie Sabath, Ann Marie Sabbath

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Nothing New 1 out of 5 stars.
13 of 14 people found this review helpful.

I didn't find this book terribly useful. Most of the concepts presented in the book were common sense and did not specifically apply to business. The book centered around typical social etiquette (which certainly applies in the business world), but did not provide much business-specific guidance. I found that most of the concepts were covered in general etiquette publications. I was also disappointed to find that the book did not provide specific solutions for breaches in business etiquette. I guess I was looking for some nice catch-phrases and replies for the business user. I do think the book was simple to read, and might be a good book for newcomers to American business etiquette.

Editorial Review:

Ann Marie Sabath, the "Ms. Manners of the Midwest," according to USA Today, offers to-the-point solutions to the most commonly asked business etiquette questions. She helps readers overcome moments of indecision, giving them the ability to function with the confidence that the impression they are making is a positive one. She helps us avoid that oh so embarrassing office faux pas, or unintentional inappropriate behavior, or appearance blunders that could lead to ridicule, social seclusion or even business disaster. This book thoroughly examines: the art of getting people to talk; proper attire; correct correspondence including rules about email; pleasing phone manners with tips about voicemail; dealing with decision-makers; handling social occasions and situations with ease and grace; international courtesy including the dos and taboos; and many business occasions where knowing the correct thing to do will pay off.

The Art of the Business Lunch: Building Relationships Between 12 And 2

Robin Jay

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"The quality of your relationship with your client is the determining factor in successful business; this book shows you how to develop this at a high level."

— Brian Tracy, Author/Speaker/Consultant

"The Art of the Business Lunch is pivotal to the science of selling. I have maintained for years that lunch is the best place to build a relationship and make a sale. Robin Jay's book is the recipe for lean cuisine and fat checks. Buy it, read it, and act on it."

—Jeffrey Gitomer, Author, The Sales Bible and The Little Red Book of Selling

What's the one entrée you should never order at a business lunch? Is it ever okay to order alcohol? When should you bring up the subject of business?

The Art of the Business Lunch takes you through every aspect of the business lunch. Robin Jay, the "Queen of the Business Lunch", teaches you proven methods for making the people with whom you do business choose to work with you, instead of your competition, time and time again.

Finally, there is a definitive guide to the business lunch! Here is just some of what you will learn:

-Whether you should pick up your clients or meet them at the restaurant -How to pick the right restaurants for business and which restaurants to avoid -How and what to order -Cell phone etiquette -How to pay for lunch discreetly

Discover what companies are looking for in a candidate when the job interview takes place over lunch. Find out how to turn brief encounters at networking luncheons into solid, long-lasting relationships. Once you learn the secrets to The Art of the Business Lunch, you'll never waste another lunchtime eating alone!

Robin Jay currently works as a consultant, public speaker and corporate trainer since retiring from an award-winning career in advertising. She is a past President of Las Vegas Women in Communications (WIC), and has also served on the Board of Directors of WIC and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. She is on the faculty of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Educational Outreach program, and is also a Reconnection healing practitioner. She has lived in Las Vegas, NV for more than 30 years.

Do's and Taboos Around the World for Women in Business

Roger E. Axtell, Tami Briggs, Margaret Corcoran, Mary Beth Lamb

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What Women Need to Know to Succeed in International Business

From meeting protocol and sexual harassment to dining and gift giving, the rules for conducting business abroad can be dramatically different from those at home--and they can also vary from country to country. But with this indispensable resource, you'll have everything you need to successfully interact with your business counterparts, whether you're doing business in Caracas, Calcutta, or Copenhagen. Bestselling author Roger Axtell combines his 30 years of experience working abroad with the advice of three cross-cultural consultants to provide you with guidance and specific advice on:
* Survival --Knowing the culture, protocol, safety, and staying healthy
* Cultural differences --A country-by-country listing of the rules for proper dress, speech, table manners, etc.
* Climbing the career ladder --Resources listing the best schools, courses, and language training, advice on finding mentors, and more
* Personal issues --Dating rules in different cultures, balancing an international career and family life, dealing with harassment and discrimination

Art of Achievement: Mastering the 7 C's of Success in Business and Life

Tom Morris

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A True Success Book At Last! 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I am sorely disappointed that many of the major bookstores are not carrying The Art of Achievement.

It should be proudly displayed on the New Book stand in all its glory!

I've read other "success" oriented books and I can honestly say that Tom Morris latest book carries a depth far surpassing the majority. Although the subtitle "Mastering the 7 Cs of Success in Business and Life" may sound typical and perhaps a bit trite the vast amount of wisdom, insight, spirit and inspiration within these pages brings one to a point of realization, comfort and hope other pop books on success simply cannot touch!

If you have not been able to win friends and influence people. If your cheese has been moved and eaten up. If your prayer of Jabez is left unanswered it's time you to learn how to master the 7 c's of success!

-Kerry

Editorial Review:

Throughout the ages, plenty of people have written and spoken about success and excellence. But leave it to contemporary philosopher and popular business speaker Tom Morris to gather the best of it into a universal tool kit for achieving nearly any goal.From a clear CONCEPTION of what we want, to a stubborn CONSISTENCY in pursuing our vision, to a CAPACITY to enjoy the process, The Art of Achievement outlines a simple framework that will lead readers down a road of excellence. Peppered with quotes from great thinkers and successful people, such as Plato, Aristotle, Einstein, and Churchill, The Art of Achievement helps readers map out new paths to better health, greater efficiency, and deeper satisfaction. Tom Morris's previous business titles, If Aristotle Ran General Motors and True Success, have each sold 18,000 hardcovers and more than 50,000 paperbacks.

How Did You Do It, Truett?

S. Truett Cathy

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How does the man working behind the counter of a mom-and-pop diner for twenty-one years turn a good idea into a restaurant chain worth $2 billion annual sales? S. Truett Cathy, founder and CEO of Chick-fil-A, shares the answers in How Did You Do It, Truett?

The inventor of the chicken sandwich and the founder of Chick-fil-A, Truett Cathy also pioneered quick-service food in shopping malls, and is now one of America's most successful and respected businessmen. His restaurants, which are always closed on Sunday, achieve higher sales per unit than others that remain open seven days a week. Forty years after opening the first Chick-fil-A restaurant, the chain now has more than 1,300 units in thirty-eight states.

How Did You Do It, Truett? offers countless nuggets of wisdom. The 86-year-old chief executive officer's keen business sense, his commitment to his principles, and his desire to keep the business simple pours off of every page. His lessons apply not only to business, but family and community life as well.

Guide to Business Etiquette (Guide to Business Communication Series) (Guide to Series in Business Communication)

Roy A. Cook, Gwen O. Cook, Laura J. Yale, Mary M. Munter

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Korean Business Etiquette: The Cultural Values And Attitudes That Make Up The Korean Business Personality

Boye Lafayette De Mente

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Easy Reading; Straight to the Point 5 out of 5 stars.
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Very good book. I work in a Korean Co. Very usefull points. Great opportunity to know in theory what I faced in practical reality. Lots of things are clearer now...! A very good book for starters in Korean culture interface. Covers from general aspects to details of daily situations. Easy to read. Subjects and capters ordered very well. A must-have-book for those who intend to work in Korea or in Korean Companies abroad. I strongly recommend. AV.

Great primer and reference for business in Korea 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is a "must read" for Westerners unfamiliar with Korean business culture. It is well written in short, easily absorbed chapters. Mr. De Mente does a great job introducing Korean culture, and explaining how that culture is manifest in the workplace. There is an emphasis on recommendations for Westerners living and working long term in Korea. It also works well for Sales and Procurement professionals.

Editorial Review:

This book offers a penetrating view of the morals and values that shape the Korean business personality; cultural "keys" that turn Koreans on and off, and how best to communicate with them.

Korean Business Etiquette will show what really makes Korean workers tick-and how to do business the Korean way. With its authoritative scholarship, practical insights, and guidelines for foreign workers, this book is truly a "must read" for anyone doing business in Korea now or in the future.