Tugas Rutin Englesh Business (pertemuan ke-2)
Name : Rendy Indrawan S. Siahaan
Class :B
Prodi : Pendidikan Administrasi Perkantoran
Fakultas : Ekonomi UNIMED
Dosen : Ivo Selvia Agusti, M.Si
ANSWER
Protocol and People Business Meeting
Many of us seem to have lost sight of how to behave in a corporate setting. Fear
not because the following basic guidelines are meant to serve as a remainder for
meeting attendees everywhere.
Absenteeism
This is completely unacceptable, so be sure to show up when and where you are
expected. If you cannot make a meeting, or you’ll be late, call or send an
email/message as soon as you are able. Be sure to apologise for any
inconvenience caused by your absence/tardiness.
Punctuality
“consistently being on time is the product of proper planning, personal
discipline and a respect for orther people’s time. Making a habit of being late
demonstrates none of these things and is often a sign of patchy priorities and
selfishness. Habitual lateness says, ‘My time is more valuable than yours.’
Learn to be reliable and a person of integrity by adopting the discipline
necessary to be on time.”
Dress code
In the absence of official guidelines, ensure that your chosen attire is
appropriate for the nature of the meeting. Generally,something conservative and
with sleeves is regarded as proper. Women, make sure your items of clothing
hide your cleavage and cover your midriff. Skirts and dresses should be no
higher than two inches above the knee. Stay away from tight, see
through/revealing clothing and open-toed shoes.
Prepare
Read any relevant documents/material that will be pertinent to meeting
discussions.
Turn your mobile off
Ensure that your mobile phone and any other electronic devices are either
turned off or placed on silent/vibrate, so as not to disrupt the meeting.
Leave the room to make/answer phone calls
If your device is on silent/vibrate and it rings during the meeting and you
absolutely must answer it, excuse yourself, leave the room and take the call. Do
not crouch down and hide under the table to answer the phone or take the call in
a corner of the room.
Do not speak when someone else is speaking
Even if you are speaking and someone interrupts you, simply be quiet. Cede the
floor to them, and let that person continue.
It is okay to disagree
It is permissible to disagree with stated points, just ensure that you are polite in
your disagreement. Do not disrespect or intentionally insult your colleagues in
any way. Be wary of your content, tone, volume, and body language when
speaking.
Know when to call it quits
Arguments can be futile and most often they impede the progress of the
meeting. Therefore, recognise when to desist from engaging with an opponent.
Ensure that all comments will be noted in the meeting’s minutes and simply
leave it at that.
Remember the basics
If you are being introduced to someone while you are seated, stand up to
shake their hand
Address fellow attendees in a professional manner, using titles like Mr.,
Ms., Mrs., Dr., or Professor, unless of course the general tone of the
meeting permits otherwise. If you are unsure of the tone, be guided by
cues from the meeting’s chairperson.
Under no circumstance should you allow a personal acquaintance of
yours to enter into a meeting, instead, excuse yourself and meet the
person outside.