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Dating Etiquette Similar to Business Etiquette?

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While interviewing people for my last article, "Are you ready for Valentine's Day?" article, I was a bit surprised at how similar dating etiquette is to business etiquette. Surprising, isn't it?  Well, let's take a closer look and you can judge for yourself.

Fun

Most of us agree that we want our dates to be fun. Why go out if not? The same is true for our workday. In fact, those businesses listed on the Fortune 500's list of "The Best Companies To Work For" focus on fun. These businesses include the iconic Trader Joe’s and the behemoth Google. These two businesses couldn't be farther apart in size and by function, but one thing in common they have is "fun."     

Communication

Communication is imperative in the workplace to create and maintain our internal and external customer relationships. It is no less important on dates. If a successful and enjoyable date – relationships as well – is our goal, we need to communicate. Can you imagine not communicating on a date?

Keeping it Real

Keeping-it-real is being who you are with no pretense, no pretending, and no bravado. Those with false personas are revealed relatively soon, are not trusted, and rarely go far. Well, the same is true in the dating scene. We don't trust those who boast riches or pretend to be the "good guy" when he is neither.  Cross that person off our dating list.

Make it Worthwhile & Meaningful

Acknowledgment in the workplace is priceless, as everyone wants to feel that his/her work has meaning and value.  It is no different in our private lives.  The time we spend with another should have value.  We yearn for the realization of connection with another and that our actions mattered.

What thoughts?

What similarities do you see between the two?  Please share your thoughts. 

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