Most everyone forgive occasional lateness with a reasonable explanation, but everyone tires of the person who is consistently late for appointments, who starts meetings 15 minutes late, who exceeds deadlines for reports or deliveries, and who gives short notice for work to be done or meeting to attend. Time really is money and organizations spend it in different ways. Some expect you to account for every moment. Advertising agencies, law firms, and some other types of business bill clients at an hourly rate for you time. Others may allow you to come and go as you please, as long as the job is completed.
Introductions are a common and important event in every business setting.
Knowing a few basic facts about introductions will help you master the art of introducing people correctly. Many introductions usually involve people who are meeting for a reason, or whose meeting has some business connection. Sometimes it is helpful, if not essential, to add a few words of explanation to your introductions, so each person is made aware of the business connection with the other. It is more important to be cordial in making introductions, and to get names and titles correct, than it is to absolutely correct in the introduction procedure. A natural and simple introduction that may slightly violate the rules is better than a awkward effort to be proper.