No doubt, you would like a favorable image for your business. Who doesn’t? The question is, does the business warrant one? The point about good image is that it has to be earned. You cannot go out and buy it like a new suit. Some people think you can’ make’ an image. You cannot. Think about the image of your business for a moment and ask, what sort of image do you think outsiders have of it? You may know what you would like them to know, but have you any idea what they actually know?
Ask the average man or woman in the street what he or she knows about cable television. Most of them, unless it is already serving their neighborhood, will know nothing about it except that they do not want it.

A Corporate Image is based on people’s knowledge and experience. This may be good, bad or indifferent. You know all about your business: outsiders know less and probably much less about it. Unless you tell them about yourself. That is the job of PR-not to tell them how wonderful you are but what you actually are.

If you do not deserve a good image—and that is really a good reputation—you must do something about it. You may have to create a corporate identity. But it has lot to do with how, as a business, you behave, or are seen to behave, and are capable of winning a deservedly good perceived image

Business Etiquette is not just about getting along well with your client. It also about knowing the right ways of presenting yourself professionally and yet able to make your business associates feel comfortable around you. When it comes to Business etiquette, many aspiring executives receive’A’ in skills but a ‘D’ on the way they deal with people, which inhibit their climb up the corporate ladder.

What is Etiquette?
Etiquette is about manners and courtesy. It is a set of guidelines, which will help you to build a relationship and sustain that relationship. It is all about making people feel important and respected, with your self-esteem intact.
Look around at some of the successful executives in your office. You will notice they have a polished air, and that they are well connected, approachable and polite. They have mastered the art of etiquette, which is their personal practical understanding for success.
By mastering this art, you too can project the polished image of a successful executive. So that you can impress further to stay in business. People do business with people they like.

To help you remember the tips better, I will use the ABC of etiquette:
Appreciation:
Appreciate people who work with you, for you, under you and above you. All men and women are the same–we like to feel appreciated. Give credit to a fellow colleague. Express a rewarding word for a job well done, and for the extra effort put in.

Boss:
Always make your boss look good. Keep him informed of the developments at work. Even if you are on first name basis with your boss, address him by surname or official name when introducing him to associates or customers.

Courtesy:
Practice courtesy at all times, at work and at home, with customers, colleagues, subordinates and superiors. Some pointers of courtesy:-
-When office hours are nine-to-five, it means work starts at nine.
-Say” please”, “thank you”, “May I” with soft tone. Use your friendly facial expression as well to show sincerity.
-Start the day with a cheery “good morning” or “good afternoon” to friends and colleagues you meet, regardless of class and status, or return the greeting in a cheerful manner. It makes your day as well as someone else’s.
-’Open door’ does not mean walk in anytime without permission.
-Never, yell between offices or cubicles.
-Do not eat over your office telephone.

When starting a relationship, you should know how to identify your partner and form a bond and have an understanding that makes you both happy. You will not have to be fed up by the complications of a relationship because the very idea of being with someone is because this togetherness makes you happy.

The differences might appear to be least when it is about who keeps the remote but there may be serious tension in financial decisions. Truth needs to be transparent here to declare that perfect partner realities are too far away from the real world. There are times that couples may be very confused about a relationship and may not be able to know what they are to do next.

Such troubled couples loose love and family life because of this habit. Couples should not forget themselves and choose relations, which make their life happy. If this seems unachievable it’s best to call it quits.

While chatting online it is always a good idea not to disclose too much about yourself and if you don’t want to disclose something there is no need to lie about the particular aspect. Relationships are generally built on trust and it is up to the user to understand this fact while chatting with people.

Girls or women always feel wanted when they are asked questions that open up the vessel of emotions that is contained in them, similarly boys and men like to be praised and talk about them in the first person. It is critical for both girls and boys to understand the opposite sex while in a relationship. If you abide by the above norms you will be sure to find someone special whom you enjoy talking to all the time and like spending your time together. If things don’t look that smooth, then the relationship is getting complicated and it’s best to get out of it right away.

Good communication plays a pivotal role whether in personal or professional life. Here I am putting forward some points for effective communication in professional life. They are as follows:

1. Acknowledge or appreciate the person’s strengths:
People love to be complimented. Make their day by saying a good thing or two about them, especially at the start of the day.

2. Say what you mean and mean what you say:
Your sincerity will be reflected by the tone of your voice and your facial expression. Let me explain this by putting an example:
During one of the two-day image program, It was specially highlighted to the group that men in traditional industry must not, and should not wear a red business shirt.
On the second day, as the lift door opened, one of the participants appeared in a bright red shirt with a dull red tie. It looked really awkward.
He asked-”How do I look”?
His colleague cannot say, “Yes, it’s alright”–that would not be authentic of him. He even cannot say “No, it’s absolutely not alright”, for that would affect his self-esteem and his entire day. Yes is wrong answer. No is a bad answer. He replied, “Let’s discuss this interesting color combination you have on today”.
During class, He explained what could be done better and why he and the rest of men in business must avoid a red business shirt during business hours, without embarrassing him.
“Say what you mean and mean what you say” must be applied tactfully.

3. If there is any areas that needs improvement, give constructive suggestions.

Use the sandwich method. First, tell the person what he/she has done right/good. Compliment him/her on that. Then only tell what could be done better. In other words, give specific suggestions.
For example, I will not say,” your dress is wrong for this occasion”. Instead, I will say,” you have a lovely dress. It brings out the best of your body shape. I am sure it will look even better on you at a grand occasion, because of the impact it gives.”

4. Efficient and Effective work habits
-Efficiency is essential.
When you are efficient, your work becomes more effective.

-Keep your staff or colleagues informed.
When not around, keep your staff informed so that they will not have to give the caller/visitor the runaround.

-Outstanding matters.
When not around, keep your staff or colleague informed on outstanding matters

-Greet confidently.
Offer a handshake to greet and complete. Handshake must be firm and the shakes can be 2 to 4 times, with physical contact between the webs of the palms. Introduce junior to senior, regardless of sex. Ladies first does not apply in business introductions.
In any business situation, avoid physical contact except for your handshake. Your very familiar gesture of touching, may be frowned upon by many a parties. In addition, it is not a professional gesture.