Office party etiquette is simple: Don’t do anything that you don’t want the entire company to be talking about for several years to come. Contrary to popular belief, an office party is not the place to call attention to yourself. Retain your dignity, and respect the dignity of others.

Personalizing our office space is tempting because we spend more awake hours there than anywhere else. But strike a balance by answering these questions about your workspace décor: Who will see it?, What does it say about you?, Is it distracting?, and does it go overboard?

You should be aware of table manners basics. , Avoid having the waiter return repeatedly to take your order. Don’t talk with your mouth full or chew with it open. Attempt to build relationships before discussing business, and avoid more than two alcoholic beverages.

RSVP promptly, and know that "Maybe" is not an answer. Don't cancel a confirmed reply for a "better offer". It's a good idea to bring a gift  You don’t have to spend a week’s pay, but it should be a thoughtful item that you know the person can use. Don't be the last to leave.

Hosting events is a great way to show your social side to colleagues and customers, Do you need to rent furnishings, hire bartenders and make sure vegans are accommodated? If it's poolside should guests bring swim suits? Every detail reflects on your judgment.

You might be surprised by how much your facial expressions, body language and hand movements convey to others. Non-verbals play a huge role in how others perceive you. Stand upright, smile and nod. Every motion is a form of communication. 

Greeting the people that you come in contact with isn’t only polite but it establishes rapport and positions you as a leader to be admired. You never know how the people that you greet today will be of value tomorrow. Greet everyone with the same degree of kindness.

No one likes to awkwardly stand with a group of people who have no idea who they are and what they are doing there. It’s uncomfortable. If you strike up a conversation with someone and are with a person that they haven’t met yet, it is polite to make an introduction.

It’s perfectly fine to send out auto-confirmation and thank you emails after customers make a purchase online. However, a thank you by email─especially if it is a large account or long-standing business relationship─is considered ingenuine and rude.

As much as we like to tell ourselves not to “judge a book by its cover,” our immediate reaction is to do just that. Studies have shown that the first thing that we notice about others is their appearance. It is the primary influence on first impressions. If it feels to short, too tight or too casual - it is.

Lunch meetings and post-conference cocktails allow you to get to know a colleague better, impress an investor or learn more about a client and their needs. The rule of thumb is that the person who extends the invitation covers the bill. Don’t make a fuss over it - just do it.

Your workspace reflects on your professional image as well as on your perceived competency, Promptly discard trash, organize piles of paper and return files to cabinets. If you can’t keep your workspace clean and organized, then how will you manage your work?