14 Meeting Etiquette Rules Every Professional Needs To Know

You probably dread work meetings. Most people do. But there's a good chance you're required to attend them from time to time. And when you do - no matter how much you don't want to be there - it's important that you conduct yourself in the most respectful and professional manner, as you'll most likely be surrounded by coworkers, bosses, and current or prospective clients.

That means you need to show up on time, come prepared, and avoid looking at your phone. If broken, these simple rules of meeting professionalism may seriously damage your reputation.

To get a better idea of how to maintain a positive, professional image while in a meeting, we reached out to Barbara Pachter, a career coach and author of "The Essentials Of Business Etiquette." Here's what she said.

This is an update of an article written by Vivian Giang.