Business Etiquette

adjective having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

• The CEO's arrogant attitude towards his employees created a toxic work environment.
• Don't be so arrogant just because you got a promotion.
• He's always acting all high and mighty, so arrogant.
• His arrogance is like a heavy cloak that he wears, isolating him from others.

adverb typically or usually; in accordance with custom or tradition

• In many cultures, it is customarily to bow when greeting someone.
• People customarily bring a gift when attending a housewarming party.
• We customarily grab a bite to eat after work on Fridays.
• The team customarily comes together to brainstorm ideas for the project.

adjective relating to diplomacy or the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries

• The diplomat used diplomatic language to navigate the sensitive negotiations.
• She always knows how to handle tricky situations with a diplomatic approach.
• He's got a way of being super chill and diplomatic at the same time.
• Finding a diplomatic solution to the problem felt like walking on eggshells.

noun the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette

• The company requires all employees to complete the necessary formalities before starting their new position.
• Don't worry about all the formalities, just come in and we'll get you started.
• Let's skip all the boring formalities and get straight to the fun stuff!
• He went through the formalities of apologizing, but I could tell he didn't mean it.

verb to behave in a servile or demeaning manner, typically in order to gain favor or forgiveness

adjective characterized by behaving in a servile or demeaning manner

• The employee was seen grovelling to the boss in hopes of receiving a promotion.
• I can't believe he was grovelling for forgiveness after the argument.
• Stop grovelling, it's embarrassing.
• The politician was accused of grovelling to special interest groups for campaign donations.

noun a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell

• The two business partners sealed the deal with a firm handshake.
• Let's make a bet, loser buys dinner and we seal it with a handshake.
• I knew we were going to be friends when he gave me a solid handshake.
• The agreement was merely a handshake, with no legal documents involved.

adjective Describing someone or something that is deserving of respect or admiration; possessing a high moral character

• The honorable judge presided over the court case with integrity and wisdom.
• I heard the honorable mayor will be attending the charity event tonight.
• Yo, did you see the honorable professor's outfit today? It was on point!
• Her dedication to her work is truly honorable, like a knight in shining armor.

noun social behavior or habits, especially in terms of etiquette

• It is important to always display proper manners when dining in a formal setting.
• She was raised with good manners and always says please and thank you.
• Don't be rude, have some manners!
• Having good manners is like a silent language that speaks volumes about your character.

adjective not properly maintained or cared for; messy or untidy in appearance

• The garden had become unkempt due to neglect and lack of maintenance.
• His hair was always unkempt, no matter how many times he tried to comb it.
• She showed up to the party looking pretty unkempt, like she just rolled out of bed.
• The company's finances were in such disarray that they appeared unkempt and in need of serious restructuring.

adjective not conforming to the standards of a profession; below or contrary to the standards expected in a particular profession

• The employee's behavior was deemed unprofessional by the HR department.
• Her unprofessional conduct at the meeting was totally uncalled for.
• That was seriously unprofesh of him to leave without finishing his work.
• His unprofessionalism was like a dark cloud hanging over the team's success.

noun a meeting

verb crash

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• I would advise against trying to crash a meeting without an invitation.
• Let's crash a meeting and see what they're talking about.
• We should totally crash that meeting and find out what's going on.
• Sometimes it feels like life has a way of crashing a meeting just when everything seems to be going smoothly.

noun A drive-by handshake refers to a quick handshake exchanged between two people while one or both parties are in motion, such as in a car or passing by each other on the street.

• During the business conference, they exchanged a drive-by handshake as a gesture of courtesy.
• As they passed each other in the hallway, they gave a quick drive-by handshake.
• I didn't have time to stop and chat, so I just gave him a drive-by handshake.
• Their relationship was so strained that their interactions felt like a drive-by handshake - brief and impersonal.

noun public display of affection, a demonstration of physical affection in a public setting

• The company has a strict policy against the use of personal digital assistants (PDA) in the workplace.
• I always carry my PDA with me to stay organized and connected.
• I need to upgrade my PDA to keep up with the latest technology.
• His constant need for validation through social media is like a PDA for his ego.