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• Mr. Cawdron, I've heard many times that a good handshake is very important in the work environment. However, when it comes to women should I still give a firm hand shake or approach the situation differently? - Matthew Plankey
• Mr. Cawdron, when and when not is it appropriate to send a thank you letter? Should you send one after a job interview to your interviewer? - Justin Huffaker
• Mr. Cawdron, suppose I have a lunch meeting with important clients from a different country, how should I go about preparing for this rendezvous? -Bhakti Khandagale
• Mr. Cawdron, since you have traveled a lot around the world and met a lot of different people, what do you think is the most basic and important etiquette? - Han Byul Park
• Mr. Cawdron, Etiquette is very important to have and can often be a sign of respect for the host of a particular event. What advice do you have to offer to someone who might find himself/herself at an event where the code of social behavior is unfamiliar to them? - Kayode Adeniji
• Mr. Cawdron, what do you feel is one of the most common etiquette mistakes made by young professionals? - Joshua Marchi
• Mr. Cawdron, you gained a lot of experience from traveling so much as a child and I'm sure you learned a lot from that. What kind of different things did you learn from your schooling vs. the personal experience you already had, and which do you think has been more valuable in the long run? - Marcelo Leone
• Mr. Cawdron, while we all strive to put our best foot forward when interacting with employers, colleagues and other professionals, inevitably someone slips up. What do you feel is the best way to deal with such gaffes, whether you're the one making a mistake, or you're being subject to horrendous etiquette? - Aditya Balasubramanian
• Mr. Cawdron, when attending a business social gathering, what is the appropriate etiquette regarding alcoholic beverages? - Jeff King
• Mr. Cawdrom, how do you feel is the best way to prepare for a meeting with others who have different social protocol ie other countries?--Timothy Scheidler
• Mr. Cawdron, when given an invite to a business event with a stated dress code should you ever dress above what the dress code says? Would a company see something else about it if you do? - Chris Cange
• Mr. Cawdron, as there are differences in etiquette across cultures, are there etiquette differences across professions? If so, are there any in particular that engineers should keep in mind? - Michelle Harris
• Mr. Cawdron, What are some of the most common etiquette mistakes that people make when in a business setting or meeting and how can we avoid making them? - Jordan Ramer
• Mr. Cawdron, is there such thing as proper business etiquette regarding the use of electronic communication devices? If so, how should these be used in a business setting without seeming inappropriate? - Michael Evans
• Mr. Cawdron, having seen the various cultures of Western Europe and now here in the United States, what would say the difference is when it comes to etiquette? What are the common differences between professionals from Europe and the US? - Stephen Larew
• Mr. Cawdron, since different cultures may have different etiquette for certain situations, how important is it to know the etiquette of another culture before you travel somewhere? -Reid Erekson
• Mr. Cawdron, I have heard that etiquette can vary greatly across cultures. When serving an international customer in America, is it standard to follow American etiquette procedures, or to adjust your etiquette towards your visitor's culture? -Alec Turner
• Mr. Cawdron, my senior design team has been collaborating with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for two semesters now and find that when they do not agree with an idea we have, they will not tell us in our meetings but will instead continue on their own in a way they find to work better, if this is simply a cultural difference, how would you suggest approaching such a situation? - Michael Piercy
• Mr. Cawdron, suppose I have a sudden meeting with someone who came from different culture that I do not know at all. How would you behave if you were me in that situation? -Sungsoo, Kim
• Mr. Cawdron, as someone with extensive knowledge of etiquette and direct experience with multiple cultures, perhaps you could highlight cultures that strongly emphasize proper etiquette. It is important to some degree in all cultures, but where is it an absolute necessity before professional relationships can develop and continue? - Andrew Batek
• Mr. Cawdron, having traveled as much as you have, have you ever experienced different forms of etiquette that you found discomforting? - Daniel Hudepohl
• Mr Cawdron, what is one of the most common etiquette mistakes that you see people in my age group make? - Stephen Zabrecky
• Mr. Cawdron, some people believe that showing his/her own personalities is much more important than showing his/her etiquette therefore they tend to have less etiquette performance when interacting with other people, what would you think of that opinion and behavior. --Hongfei Zhou
• Mr. Cawdron, is it advisable to have a copy of your resume with you at all times when attending social events for engineers? What is the best way to approach a mentor or a potential employer to discuss job opportunities when networking? -- Elom Gomez
• Mr. Cawdron, how should an employee behave when meeting his/her employer for the first time, either in a social meeting or business meeting? - Fehim Hatipoglu
• Mr. Cawdron; knowing there are many cultures around the world, how would you know how to interact with each culture? or is there any standard way? - Javier Giron
• Mr. Cawdron, how has current economy affected the job market and what are its implications on recent graduates? - Omkar Ghaisas
• Mr. Cawdron, I often find that I am more comfortable and communicate more effectively in informal situations. Assuming others think and act similarly, why is there such an emphasis on formality in the professional world? - Thomas Winget
• Mr. Cawdron, I have been thinking of travelling to Europe after college for work, is there any specific things I should know about their culture as not to disrespect them when i arrive? -Manish Pati
• Mr. Cawdron, I have read your short bio, and I found out you traveled a lot. Did traveling really help your career in hospitality? If so, in what way? - Hyunsuk Park
• Mr. Cawdron, having lived in the Far East, what are some major differences you have noticed in business etiquette between Eastern and Western nations? - Julia Liston
• Mr. Cawdron, how important would you evaluate knowing several languages while working in the international scale? Does it enlarge the potential to get a better job in different countries? - Zhanibek Bekmurat
• Mr. Cawdron, since making etiquette mistakes in a certain culture context is sometimes inevitable for a person from another culture, what should I do after realizing that I have made a mistake? - Yi Yue
• Mr. Cawdron, if I am in a situation where I am in a formal lunch or dinner with clients who all prefer eating with a certain kind of cutlery or a style of consuming food that I am not familiar with, should I just go ahead and eat with the standard cutlery that I am familiar with? - Hamza Khan
• Mr. Cawdron, since social faux pas may vary from culture to culture, where can you go to get information on what they may be for a specific region? - Derek Richards
• Mr. Cawdron, have you ever been a part of a business meeting or negotiation that ended up failing due to bad etiquette? - Rick Schuman

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