This is adapted from ehow.com By Lynda Belcher, eHow Contributor,
Click here to directly go to her post. This is just something that I would love to share with myself and all of you either you are a teacher, businessman, lawyer, engineer, politics people, police, doctors and etc much much more…
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Being professional is an important part of ingraining yourself into any corporate or work environment. However, many people are unaware of what the definition of professional even is or how to incorporate it into their regular work habits.
Definition of Professional
- Professional is defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as “characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of one’s profession.”
Importance of Acting Professional
- It is important to remain professional at all times when engaged in a business environment, whether for a company or your own business. Being professional not only lets people know you are a reputable person to work with, but also conveys intelligence and poise regarding your position.
Characteristics of Professionalism
- People who are professional are unfailingly polite, courteous and well-spoken, no matter what the situation. Being professional means you keep your cool and remain calm under any circumstances. No matter how upset a co-worker or customer makes you, you don’t react; you deal with the situation rationally and calmly.
Dealing with Unprofessional Behavior
- Not everyone places an emphasis on professional behavior. When this happens, it’s important that you still remain businesslike and not react to this adverse behavior. Instead, remain professional, no matter what the behavior is of those around you.
Professional Behavior Is Ethical Behavior
- Many people confuse professionalism with passiveness. However, it is far more important to remain committed to your work and behave ethically in all endeavors. Remember that it is possible to remain passionate about what you do and still be willing to stand up for yourself and your ideals.
so, how about you? 🙂
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