15 meeting etiquette rules every professional needs to know

Work meetings aren't always fun. In fact, they're usually just the opposite.

However, when you're required to attend one, it's important that you conduct yourself in a respectful and professional manner among your coworkers, bosses, and current or prospective clients - no matter how busy or bored you may be.

Barbara Pachter, a career coach and author of "The Essentials Of Business Etiquette," gave us a few tips to maintain a positive and professional image while in a meeting. We compiled her advice in the graphic below:

Vivian Giang contributed to this article.

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