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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, 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?
• 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, 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 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

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