ionally and are well groomed. if you dreamlike a slouch, you will be treated that way (Richardson 191.) many offices are moving toward casual Fridays. Casual dress generally means "nice" casual. Be comfortable, but remember you are still at work and are representing yourself and the organization. Appearance and norms vary among industries and around the country. It is the work that shows how creative you are, not how you dress. Dress to honor the position you occupy, if not yourself (Richardson 191.) Lack of appreciation is also over looked in professional etiquette. Take time to show your appreciation towards clients, colleagues and supervisors. It could be in the form of a thank-you note for a nice evening, conduct above and beyond, favors, or support. Included in neglected appreciation is ignoring RSVP's. Other surrounding RSVP's are lackluster acceptance, "I am not sure if I can come or not," or "I will if I can." Always remember to show your appreciation to others, no matter how small. Remember the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as they would have you do unto them." Being consistently late and not honoring peoples time is also considered unprofessional etiquette. Most everyone forgive occasional lateness with a reasonable explanation, but everyone tires of the person who is consistently late for appointments, who starts meetings 15 minutes late, who exceeds deadlines for reports or deliveries, and who gives short notice for work to be done or meeting to attend. In the American culture, time is considered a commodity, if you are neglecting the clients time, you are neglecting their finances (Hilkenburg.) Time really is money and organizations spend it in different ways. Some expect you to account for every moment. Advertising agencies, law firms, and some other types of business bill clients at an hourly rate for you time. O...
