These few Etiquette will help not only Businessman, but also the students of different cadres.

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Agenda
The chairperson of the meeting should circulate a meeting agenda to each participant at
least one week in advance. Participants should call the chairperson to express any
concerns about the agenda at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The chairperson and
concerned participant will then have time to determine if changes need to be made. The
agenda should also mention the meeting's start and ending times as well.
Be on time
Make sure you arrive on time. You don't want to waste anyone else's time by not being
punctual.
Dressing
“First impression is last impression”, dress well for meeting as it shows your
personality.
Mingle/Meeting before the meeting starts
If the opportunity presents itself, go up to people, introduce yourself (if you don't know
the person) and make some small talk.
Make introductions
If everyone doesn't know one another in the meeting room, you need to make
introductions. You should do this by starting with the person of the highest rank first.
Come /Be prepared
You want to be sufficiently prepared. "Know what the meeting is covering beforehand,"
and know your part. "Will you be giving a presentation during the meeting or do you
need to get some specific information about a new project? Know what questions you
want to ask, and what questions people may ask of you, and prepare accordingly,"
Have a strong agenda
If you're the one running the meeting, it's imperative that you have a good, strong
agenda so that you can stay on track. If you do get off track, you should have a strong
facilitator to get you back on track.

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Sit appropriately
If it's a sit-down meeting, you need to adjust your chair so that you're at equal height
with everyone else at the table. "Some people don't adjust their chairs, so they end up
being the little kid in the meeting.
Speak up
When people speak in meetings they need to speak loudly enough so that everyone
hears what they're saying. "Many men and women, especially women, do not speak
loudly enough, and speaking softly is a subtle nonverbal action that can affect your
professionalism."
Speak early
Don't just speak up; speak early! "If you don't contribute early in the meeting, the
harder it can become to add your thoughts to the conversation, but don't just talk to talk
— find some meaningful comment to add towards the beginning of the meeting so
people know you are there. You don't want to sit through a whole meeting and never
say anything."
Understand the unwritten speaking rules
It's not polite to interrupt others, but in some meetings, you have to interrupt at some
point or you won't be heard. Understand the rules so that you can have a productive
meeting.
Be concise.
"Say what you need to say in as few words as necessary,” "Don't keep repeating
yourself or giving unnecessary information."
Do not have your phone out
A lot of people keep their phones on the table during meetings. Don't do this. Even if
you aren't looking at your phone, it can get distracting if it starts lighting up or making
noises.

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"Put it in your pocket, keep it on vibrate, and leave the room if you have to take the call
or return a text.
You can drink coffee or water, but avoid eating anything else.
Unless it's a breakfast, lunch, or dinner meeting — avoid eating at the table. "You can
make noise or give off smells" that are disruptive.
Don't save all your questions for the end.
Ask your questions at the appropriate time. Do not be the person who starts "asking
questions and adding stuff that doesn't need to be added" when everyone's getting
ready to go.
Breaks
Meetings should have a break every two hours. Breaks should be 20 minutes long, and
meal breaks should be 30 minutes long.
Avoid side conversations
Avoid side conversations while the meeting is going on. It's distracting. Take it offline.
Even worse? Never put up your hand to cover your mouth while talking to your
neighbor. Rudest move ever.
Don't repeat
Don't repeat what someone else in the meeting has already said and take credit for it:
a) it's a time-waster, and b) everyone in the room knows what you're doing.
Nervous Habits
Avoid nervous habits such as tapping a pen on the table, making audible noises with
your mouth, rustling papers or tapping your feet on the floor.
Say thank you
It is always good to be thankful and good man, so be thankful at the end of meeting. If
you can’t say it on face then say it via mail.