1. Time is money: be on time!
   1. Always make an estimate of how long it will take you to get to the meeting. Allow time for the unexpected. If you are late, call with a valid excuse, and be prepared to offer a solution.
2. Be direct: again time is money.
   1. Always try to answer to a question. If you don't know it, excuse yourself and give a deadline inwhich you will answer. Always respect the deadline.
3. Dress formally, but simply
   1. Americans will judge you from the tideness of your clothes, not from their brands.
4. At the end of the meeting sum up the decisions made. Then give the assignments.
   1. A leader is considered one if he or she is able to end a meeting with clear goals and deadlines.
5. Silence your phones during meetings. Check your phones discretely.
   1. AMericans are very respectful of family commitments. SHould you have an emergency, you will be excused, but advice your significant other not to call during a meeting.
6. Always prepare an agenda, and have a copy for each attendee
   1. If there is a secretary, give him/her a copy to distribute.
7. Use first names or nicknames
   1. Differently from many other cultures, Americans don't consider a sign of respect that you address them with a title.