The Simple Art of Business Etiquette: How to Rise to the Top by Playing Nice

If you've just arrived at your first job, or expect to soon, or know someone at that stage in their life, this book can save you, or them, a lot of aggravation. Take it from a guy who wore Timberland work boots to cover a Senate subcommittee hearing or too many times wanted to reach into cyber space to claw back a "reply all" email which characterized one of the recipients in less-than-flattering terms. ("I swear! In some countries 'demonic bozo' is a term of endearment.") Where was Seglin's chapter "Email Chain of Fools" when I was starting out? Where was "Game of Phones" when I called an in-house counsel, as recommended by in-house counsel at another company, right after the latter sued the former for corporate espionage? You might think you're smarter than I am, so you don't need any guidance, but let's not make this about me. And let's certainly not make this about you. If you've already read this far in the review I think we both know it doesn't bode well for either of us. "The Simple Art of Business Etiquette" takes care of that stuff they didn't teach you in school, at home, or in the back of a squad car. With such a breezy writing style it makes you wonder if writing this book was a chore at all, or whether Seglin just woke up to it on his pillow, right next to his Carol Channing wig. Seglin serves his readers quick, practical and necessary guidance that quite seriously could make a difference in your lifetime income to the tune of roughly a bazillion. Start off your first day with what might take months or years to realize, painfully, on your own. I also recommend it for people who hire people who are new to the working world. Buy it. Read it. Enjoy it. And give it away to people you love.

My little brother will start his first internship this year in an office and considering he's never actually worked before now (that's a whole other issue!), I figured he would need to learn a lot about basic business etiquette and how if you aren't mindful of these things, an office can quickly become 'high school in business clothes'. I received The Simple Art of Business Etiquette in exchange for my honest opinion.This book is full of what most would consider common sense ideas placed in an office or business setting. Simple ideas to reinforce mutual respect, common courtesy and kindness to others. That being said, while we say it is a "duh" moment, having worked in a corporate office for nearly 15 years, I may consider leaving this out on the conference table next week for some not-so-well-meaning folks could read it.The style of writing is easy to follow and definitely less boring than most of the business etiquette or leadership books I've read in the past.This was a quick and easy read with lots of good tips for those starting out in the working world - I think it would make a wonderful high school or college graduation gift as a way to help start off the workforce in the most positive and effective way possible.

The Simple Art of Business Etiquette by Jeffrey L. Seglin is a MUST READ!In business and in life, if you don't present yourself respectful and well mannered, no matter how good your pitch is or how smart you are, people will just disregard you. The author teaches us that appropriateness is the key to success. Being mindful of what you post on social media, turning your cell phone off when someone else is talking, helping others as you would want others to help you are all things to keep in mind.This book is filled with common etiquette rules that we all know but need to be mindful of. It features real life stories and scenarios guiding us to proper business manners. To succeed professionally is to succeed socially.All in all, this book is filled with tidbits to help us rise to the top by playing nice! Learn the words, 'Be aware!', as you will need to be fully aware of how you are perceived and how you carry yourself.I recommend this book to anyone starting out in business or even College. What you do today, can influence what you do tomorrow.Disclaimer - I received this item for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own based on personal experience

Generally I do not use the word "love" in the same sentence as an etiquette book, but for this book I think I can make an exception. This book offers a concise guide to practical business etiquette with practical real world quandaries and how to solve them (such as eating the dreaded soup on a business lunch) to how to tactfully tell a co-worker that there is a hygiene issue (whether too little care or too much product being used). The book is clearly organized and each chapter heading offers a pop of color that really helped each area stand out. I was able to easily find targeted advice that I would need from the easy organization of the chapters and generally I enjoyed that the author was down to earth while still portraying a sense of professionalism.I would recommend this book to anyone about to graduate college or looking for a change in careers or jobs. There is no such thing as too much business etiquette and certainly any advantage a potential employee can show can make a difference in the hiring process.

This book by Jeffrey Seglin is very informative, with 170 pages, and would be an excellent reference, learning tool for newbies in the workforce. It covers the basics and gets into topics such as: how to dress, the interview, social media, body language, punctuality and those are just some of them. Example situations are at the end of each section with multiple choice answers for you to choose your best answer and see if it is the “proper” answer. Everyone knows about having meetings to discuss meetings and end up having a future meeting because you didn’t finish discussing the last meeting. This book goes into how to make meetings more productive and ease the excess of meetings and time wasted. This book is highly recommended for anyone getting started in the “real world”! I received this book at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Most of things that is mentioned in the book is common sense and should be always followed at workIt is a very interesting book to read and will make you think how people at work dont follow some of these basic rulesIt is a must read for someone who is starting work after his/her studies and plunge in to the exciting world of business

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