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1.   Remember your posture and sit in a relaxed manner, whether you are at the conference room table or in someone’s living room.  Leave all nervous habits behind! No fidgeting, eye rolling, hair flipping, nail biting, or scratching!

2.   Make eye contact, smile and know how to converse and write correctly (using spell check!).  “Hello! How can I help you?” is a good start to any business conversation.

3.   Be on time for your appointments.  Five minutes early is even better.

4.   Acknowledge mistakes and apologize immediately, offering to correct the situation.

5.   Lead your younger colleagues and clients in a positive direction, allowing them to benefit from your wisdom and experience.

6.   Give and receive compliments easily.  A simple and genuine “Thank you, what a nice thing to say!” is the very best response to any compliment.

7.   Politely ask for help when you need it and remember to say thank you.

8.   Learn to say no graciously – and mean it.  For example, “Thank you, but I’m going to have to pass this time.”

9.   Be discreet about your personal life; nobody is interested.

10. No drama! Especially in public places. A mature and savvy business owner understands how to reduce stress and get an escalating situation under control.