Research released from Booking.com, shows 62 per cent of business travellers confirming etiquette errors affect companies’ bottom lines; in today’s global business world sometimes there’s only one chance to make that crucial, first impression.
The research confirmed the top 5 business no-no’s:
Being on a mobile device during a meeting – 46%
Not greeting people appropriately – 43%
Inappropriate attire – 36%
Speaking loudly – 32%
Not responding to emails within 24 hours – 19%
Ripsy Bandourian, director of product development, Booking.com for Business, said: “Experiencing new cultures is one of the things business travellers enjoy most. However, doing good business in today’s global economy means that executives need to become a cultural chameleon.”