Key Club Etiquette Guidelines – Communication, Attire, and General Manners
This comprehensive guide from the District Members Relations Committee (2011-2012) outlines essential etiquette for Key Club members. Learn how to effectively communicate through phone and email, understand appropriate attire for different events, and master general manners in social situations. Key points include speaking clearly, maintaining professional communication, dressing appropriately for events, and practicing good table manners. This resource serves as an invaluable tool for fostering respectful interactions and representing Key Club positively.
Key Club Etiquette Guidelines – Communication, Attire, and General Manners
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K E Y C L U B Etiquette 101 MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B COMMUNICATION MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B Communication • Telephone: • Be prepared with what you have to say before making the call. • Find a quiet place, no noisy backgrounds. • Speak clearly & slowly • Give your full attention. • Be patient and polite. • Do not call later than 8pm MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B Communication • Emails: • Poor communication provides negative information about you. You represent Key Club, so negative information about you provides negative information about Key Club! • Do not show-off your SAT vocabulary. • Get to the point. Busy people do not like reading fluff. • doN’ttYpelyKediS • Spell correctly • Use correct grammar • Include a salutation and closing • No slang ex: “wassup,” “you guys” • Include a Subject Name • Keep emails concise. • Make paragraphs if the message is long MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B ATTIRE MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012 Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B Attire • Casual: • Key Club t-shirts • Jeans • Tennis Shoes • No socks with sandals • No sagging • Wear this to: • Key Club Socials • Service Events • School MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B Attire • Business Casual: • Slacks and Skirts • Skirts must be at appropriate heights • Dress Shirts • Dress Shoes • No Jeans • No Sandals SEE EVERYONE IS HAPPY!!! MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B Attire • Business Professional: • Always dress up than dress down! • Bussiness Suits • No sneakers, sandals, boots at formal events • No White Socks • No jeans or mini skirts • Men should be shaven • Keep hairstyles simple • Look clean and presentable NO SPIRIT ATTIRE WHAT-SO-EVER!!!! MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B GENERAL MANNERS MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B General Manners • Table Etiquette: • Introduce yourself to the table • Stand to shake hands • Chew with your mouth closed • Eat slowly • Share table space MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B General Manners • Talking: • Public speaking: • Be courteous to others opinions • Don’t interrupt • No talking behind anyone’s back • Don’t be rude • Always listen to what people have to say • Be clear and try not to shutter. • Prepare yourself on what you are going to say • Don't fidget around, be still and professional • Don’t speak too soft or loud • Keep eye contact with everyone in the room MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
K E Y C L U B QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS? MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee 2011-2012
