Etiquette for Academicians

Etiquette for Academicians

Wing Commander

Prof Dr A Kamalakar, PhD, PMP

ME(IISc),ME(Air Armt),MBA,MSc,FIE

18 Jun 2015

Copyright @ Wg Cdr Dr Arakala Kamalakar 2015

Etiquette

Behaving a little bit better than

what is absolutely necessary.

Socially and professionally

acceptable conduct.


Introductions

1.Junior to senior

2.Unmarried to married

3.Younger to older

4.Gentleman to a lady


Business Card Etiquette

1.Don’t hand out card to everyone.

2.Cards are clean and in good

condition.

3.Look at the card, make a positive

comment.

4.Place it carefully in the front pocket.

5.Do not write notes on cards.


Dress Norms


You will never have a

second chance to make

first impression !


Gentlemen

Shirts

1. 7 buttons

2. No contrasting collar

3. Neck size next half size larger

4. Cuffs 75 mm long. 10mm longer

than coat sleeve

5. Elegant pens Copyright @ Wg Cdr Dr Arakala Kamalakar

2015

Suit

1. Dark suits

2. Plain and not shiny

3. Single-breasted suit, button only the

middle one

4. Double-breasted suit, unbutton the lower

one before sitting

5. No wallet in the back pocket of a trouser


Ladies

1. No tight dress for obese women

2. No bulging of buttons

3. Dress as per the occasion

4. Jewelry not showy

5. Light make up



Classroom Etiquette

Dining and Drinking

Etiquette


Dining

1.Place napkin on lap

2.Once finished, leave it on the left side of

the plate

3.Do not fold

4.Do not wipe cutlery

5.Do not use fingers to eat food except at

home


6. No stacking of dishes

7. Never lick fingers

8. No over stretching for a dish. Ask

for it.

9. Sit erect, elbows close to the body

10. No belching. Say, excuse me


Table Setting

1.Forks on to the left of the plate

2.Knives and spoons at the right

3.Dessert spoon on the top

4.Use of cutlery from outer to inner

5.Butter knife only to transfer butter to

bread

6.Break bun


Business Lunch 1. Arrive early

2. Receive and seat your guest

3. As host, recommend something

from the menu

4. Whoever invites pays the bill

5. Do not fight for the bill


Social Interactions 1. Do not criticise others’ religious

practices

2. Do not raise voice to make a point

3. Do not point finger at someone

4. Avoid continuous eye contact

5. Do not drop in for a social visit anytime

‘at home’ Copyright @ Wg Cdr Dr Arakala Kamalakar

2015

Cell Phone Etiquette

1. Switch off in Classroom / meetings

2.Take permission before speaking

3. Excuse and speak away from others

4. Never use funny ring tones

5. Keep the volume of ring tones and talk

low

6. Not in toilet


Telephone Calls 1. Lift within three rings. Get

annoyed in 17 s

2. Avoid hello. Say your name

clearly

3. Smile

4. Keep them short and as needed

5. Leave a message

6. Return calls promptly Copyright @ Wg Cdr Dr Arakala Kamalakar

2015

Courtesy to Ladies

1. Open door for a lady

2. Help to seat her

3. Stand when a lady enters

4. Greet with courtesy


Tips for Pleasant Behaviuor

1. Be punctual

2. Smile a lot

3. Allow space for others

4. Do not gossip

5. Never talk ill of others


6. Criticise constructively

7. Never shout, but speak to be

heard and understood

8. Be well groomed

9. Maintain personal hygiene

10.Do not crack private jokes


A man is known by

what he does

when nobody is observing.


Do unto others what you want

others do unto you !


Kamalakar who came late is better than

Late Kamalakar is brought in by others.


Making it to the top is easy

if you look like you belong

there.

… Anonymous


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