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November 1st, 2010
06:32 AM ET
Could polite manners score you a job?
What's acceptable to do and say at work, and what's a faux pas these days?
Get your questions answered by Anna Post or other Emily Post Institute etiquette experts by heading to the Etiquette Daily blog at: http://www.etiquettedaily.com.
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Should have written: "There was not a male to be seen."
I work in Career Services at a university, and we hold various seminars for helping students get jobs. We even hold a dining etiquette seminar. In my opinion, it absolutely matters how you behave at a meal during an interview- your guard is down a bit more so you let your "real" self show a bit more.
Why is the woman giving the class speaking with food in her mouth and while chewing?
"Yes SIr", "Yes Ma'am", "No Sir", "No Ma'am" goes a long way. It's a sign of respect.