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1. Business etiquette rules are the same for women, as they are for men.
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2. It is appropriate for a woman to place her handbag on a dining table, desk or boardroom table.
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3. You should never answer your cell phone at a business meal.
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False

4. When being introduced to someone, "Hi" is an appropriate response.
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False

5. When attending business events, always wear your name badge on the right-hand side.
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6. It is proper to write a "Thank You" letter within 24 hours of a job interview.
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False

7. When answering a business phone, it is not necessary to identify yourself.
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False

8. When dressing for a job interview, bold colors are better for your image than simple colors like black, gray and dark blue.
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False

9. When briefly excusing yourself from the dining table during the meal, it is proper to place your napkin on the table to the right of your plate.
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False

10. Men should stand for introductions and handshaking, but it is acceptable for women to remain seated.
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11. Conversational small talk is appropriate in the business arena.
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False

12. Placing your elbows on the table when there is no food in front of you is appropriate.
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13. In a business introduction, a woman should wait for the man to extend his hand.
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14. You can call a person by their first name immediately after you have been introduced.
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15. At a business lunch, it is improper to talk business right away.
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False

16. During an interview, it is not proper to maintain eye contact with the interviewer; it gives them the impression that you are over confident.
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False

17. The earliest that you should arrive to a meeting is 10 minutes.
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False