Mingle with others before the meeting starts
If the opportunity presents itself go up to people and introduce yourself. If everyone don't know one another in the meeting room, make instructions, starting with the person of the highest rank.
If the opportunity comes, walk bravely to others and introduce yourself generously. If you don't know everyone in the conference room, then start with the highest level of people.
knowledge accumulation:
- go up to sw Go to...
- introduce A to B Introduction...
- meeting room Conference room
- one another = each other
- start with sth = begin with sth Start with...
Be concise
Say what you need to say in as few words as necessary. Don't repeat yourself or give unnecessary information.
says as few words as possible what you need to say. Do not repeat or provide unnecessary information.
Accumulation of knowledge:
- be concise and to the point Concise
- give unnecessary information Provide unnecessary information
Initiate the handsshakes if you're the higher-ranking person or host If you're the higher-ranking person or host If you're the higher-ranking person or host If you're the higher-ranking person or host, you should take the initiative to shake hands with others to show your welcome
The host or the higher-ranking person, regardless of gender, should extend their hand first.
As the organizer or the higher-ranking person, regardless of gender, you should extend their hand first.
As the organizer or the higher-ranking person, regardless of gender, you should extend your hand first.
Accumulation of knowledge:
- regardless of sth No matter...
- shake hands with sb Shake hands with someone
Always stand when you're being introduced to someone When others introduce you, remember to stand
Standing helps establish your presence. It's easy for others to intoxicate you if you don't stand.
Standing stand helps to build your presence. If you don't stand up, it's easy for others to ignore you.
Accumulation of knowledge:
- establish one's presence Establish someone's sense of existence
- it's adj. for sb to do sth
Be on time
Make sure you arrive on time. You don't want to waste anyone else's time by not being punctual.
Make sure you arrive on time and don't waste other people's time because of your own unpunctuality.
knowledge accumulation:
- make sure
- on time on time ; in time
- want to do sth
- waste one's time
Sit appropriately
Adjust your chair so that you're at equal height with everyone else at the table. Both men and women should avoid crossing their legs because it can be distracting and even too sexy for a professional setting.
Adjust your seat so you look as tall as everyone else on the table. Neither men nor women cross their legs, as this will distract, and for professional scenarios, crossing their legs may be too sexy.
Knowledge points:
- at the table
- both ...and ...
- avoid doing sth Avoid doing sth one's legs crossing the legs
- in a professional setting
Dress appropriately dressed properly
Clothing can enhance a person's professional report or distract from his or her credibility. Always find out what the dress code is and make sure Your attire falls within the guidelines.
Wear can improve a person's professional reputation and reduce a person's credibility. Always remember to understand the dress codes of the meeting and make sure your outfit meets the regulations.
knowledge accumulation:
- enhance one's professional reputation
- find out Find; find
- the dress code Dress code
- fall within sth within the range of...
Never pull out someone's chair for them
It's OK to hold open a door for your guest, but in a business setting, you should leave those social gender rules behind.
is OK to open the door for your customers, but in business situations, you should leave those social gender rules behind and never pull chairs for others.
Accumulation of knowledge:
- in a business setting
- leave sth behind abandon...
- open a door for sb Open the door for someone
Come prepared
Know what the meeting is covering beforehand and know your part. Be prepared to ask and answer questions.
Know what the meeting is covering beforehand and know your part. Be prepared to ask and answer questions.
Know beforehand and be familiar with your own part. Be prepared to ask questions and answer questions.
Accumulation of knowledge:
- know sth beforehand Know something in advance
- be prepared to do sth Prepare for doing something
- ask questions Ask questions
- answer questions Answer questions
Have a strong agenda Develop a practical and effective meeting agenda
If you're the one running the meeting , it's impressive that you stay on track. If you do digress, make sure to have a colleague who will steer you back in the right direction.
If you are the host of the meeting, being able to ensure that the meeting is carried out smoothly and on time according to the agenda is undoubtedly one of the manifestations of your ability. If you're off topic, make sure someone will remind you to get back on track.
knowledge accumulation:
- run the meeting
- stay on track proceed as planned, on the established track
- steer sb back in the right direction
Speak up and speak early , say loudly, say early
Speak loudly enough so that everyone hears what you're saying. Find some meaningful comment to add in the beginning of the meeting so people know you are there.
Speak loudly so that everyone can hear what you are saying. Make some meaningful comments early in the meeting to make others aware of your existence and you are listening.
Knowledge accumulation:
- speak up = speak loudly
- in the beginning of sth
Understand the unwritten speaking rules Understand unwritten speaking rules
It's not polite to interrupt others, but in some meetings, you have to interrupt at some points or you won't be heard. Understand the rules so that you can have a productive meeting.
is impolite to interrupt others, but at some point you have to interrupt others so that others can have your voice. Understand the rules to help you have an efficient meeting.
You can drink coffee or water, but avoid eating anything else
Unless it's a breakfast, lunch, or a dinner meeting - avoid eating at the table. You will likely make disruptive noises or give off smells. Clean up after yourself and leave things the way you found them.
Don't eat at the meeting unless it's a breakfast, lunch or dinner meeting, as doing so will cause an interfering sound and will taste. Clean up the things you left yourself and put the used things back.
knowledge accumulation:
- give off sth emitting; release (gas, heat, odor, etc.)
- clean up after yourself Clean your own
Do not have your phone out
Do not keep your phone on the table during a meeting; it can get distracting if it starts lighting up or making noises. Leave the room if you absolutely must take the call or return a text.
Do not put your phone on the table during a meeting, because it shines or sounds will distract others from the attention. If you have to answer the phone or reply to a text message, please go out and send it.
Ask your questions at the appropriate time. Don't start asking questions and adding stuff that does’t need to be added when everyone's getting ready to go. You don't want to be 'that' person.
Ask your question at the right time. Don't just start asking questions when everyone is ready to leave and add extra unnecessary content to the meeting. You don't want to be the "that person" in other people's mouth.
knowledge accumulation:
- at the appropriate time
- get ready to do sth prepare to do something
