Multiple choice softskills business skills

You have a business meeting scheduled but you're running little late. Your client has been waiting about 5 minutes already. What do you do?

  1. Leave what you're working on and meet with the client

  2. Tell your assistant to tell the client you'll be a few minutes

  3. Quickly finish what you're doing, then begin the meeting

  4. Go see the client yourself, tell them you're running late and will be finished soon
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D Correct answer
Explanation

When running late for a client meeting, go see the client personally and explain the situation. This shows respect for their time and maintains professional courtesy. Sending an assistant or finishing your work first would make the client feel undervalued and increase their frustration.

AI explanation

The professional move is to personally acknowledge the client, apologize for the delay, and give them a time estimate rather than leaving them waiting with no communication. This shows respect for their time without abruptly abandoning what you were doing mid-task. Sending an assistant with a vague message or making the client wait longer while you finish up reads as dismissive of their time.

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