Business Etiquette for Introductions

Etiquette Tips for Introducing Business Men and Women

Etiquette rules of introduction in a business setting are not much different than the accepted customs of personal introductions in a social setting. But there are some differences when it comes to men and women.

When to Use Miss, Mrs or Ms

"Mistress" is feminine for the word “mister.” Eventually, “mistress” was split into two separate contractions to distinguish the marital status of women: “Miss” to refer to unmarried women, and “Mrs” for married women. So where does "Ms" come in?

Which is Politically Correct: Latino or Hispanic?

Hispanic and Latino are terms to define a region of origin, not a person’s race. Which term should you use? Hispanic or Latino? Does it make a difference?

An Outdated Rule - Introduce Men to Women

In the workplace women are supposed to be considered equal to men, and therefore, entitled to the same rights as men. So does the “introduce men to women” rule still apply in business?