[WhereforeArtThou75]

Hi all,

I’ll be starting work at a regional firm as an entry level auditor for the first time and need your advice on the workplace/business etiquette. I don’t want to appear aloof and unprofessional when I meet my coworkers, bosses, and clients.

Workplace

1) Should I use Mr. and Ms. to all my supervisors and bosses unless they tell me to call them by first name?

2) Do I open doors for my female coworkers and supervisor? I read online that it is different in a workplace and that I should not.

3) Don’t use “hey” and “no problem.” What other phrases should I avoid using at the workplace?

Field Work and Building Goodwill with Client

1) When first meeting the client, firm hand shake and introduction. And hand out your business card? Or do you exchange business card at the end of the meeting on the first meeting?

All I think of right now. Add your must-know etiquette advices, thank you.

[WhereforeArtThou75]

TXCPAGAL12, I really like the last advice: “Don't be too nervous to where it makes you awkward to be around. You've already landed the gig, now focus your energy on learning the job. Don't be so concerned with saying the right things or doing the right things to impress people at first. You will make a good impression in due time and the sooner you master your job and start adding value/giving back, the sooner that impression will be made.” I'm going to apply that mentally on the first day of work.

Mathgirl7, I'll be calling my supervisor and my coworkers by their first name. But my boss is in her 60s and do you suggest that I call her by first name on the first day of work? She introduced me with her full name (without Mrs./Ms.) when we first met.

amanda.runia, of course. Got my yellow notepad and pen ready.

[Anonymous]

I find that most coworkers find it weird if you call them by other than their first name. Seems like you're still in school or something.

[Anonymous]

I find that most coworkers find it weird if you call them by other than their first name. Seems like you're still in school or something.

[GSU-CPA]

I think you are definitely over thinking this.

To answer your question i do not call anyone MR or MS. If someone did that to me constantly that would be extremely annoying.

I hold the door open for everyone if they are behind me.

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[GSU-CPA]

I think you are definitely over thinking this.

To answer your question i do not call anyone MR or MS. If someone did that to me constantly that would be extremely annoying.

I hold the door open for everyone if they are behind me.

REG-77
BEC -Waiting on score May 5th
AUD - May 30
FAR - Q3 depending on if i pass above two in Q2

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