Business Etiquette in the USA

Where do we make eye contact?

Look from the face down

Forehead to nose

Eyes area only/no staring

Which kind of eye contact is to be avoided?

Look from the face down

Forehead to nose

Eyes area only/no staring

Which is considered too aggressive of a handshake?

Shaking from the wrist

Shaking from the shoulder

Shaking from the elbow

Which is the best way to face another person while shaking hands?

What should you NOT do if your colleague picks you up to take you somewhere for work?

A. Thank him/her

B. Be waiting 5 minutes before he/she comes

C. Make them wait for you because you are late to the pick up point

D. Walk away from the drop off point and not wait for them

C and d

A and b

Which person would you NOT tip in the U.S.?

A person working in a fast food restaurant (McDonalds, Taco Bell, etc.)

Bell boy (person who takes your luggage to your room)

A person who cuts your hair

A person serving you food in a sit down restaurant where you order off the menu

The valet (person who parks your car for you)

How much do you tip those who require a tip?

$5 no matter what

15-20% of the bill before taxes

15-20% of the bill after taxes

$1 no matter what

When crossing the street, what is the best thing to do?

Do not look before crossing

Cross with a group of people

Cross at cross walks

Cross anywhere you want

What is “nursing the drink”?

drinking alcohol until you get drunk

Doing shots

Sipping the drink, talking, maybe eating, then drinking some more

What drinks can be ‘nursed’?

Any beverage

Only alcoholic drinks

What time is lunch in the U.S.?

12pm noon

11:30am

1pm

Anytime you want

If you are walking through a crowd and almost bump into someone or bump into somewhat, what should you say?

A. Sorry

B. Excuse Me

C. Nothing

A and/or b

How long are breaks in a conference or during the workday?

5 minutes

10-15 minutes

30 minutes

As long as I want

Business Etiquette in the USA

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