How Golf Etiquette Enhances Your Business Game

Imagine you’re on a lush golf course with an important client. Your swing is solid, but when it’s time for your turn, you mistakenly walk across their putting line. That tiny breach of golf etiquette could overshadow your otherwise stellar performance.

想像一下,您正與重要客戶一起在綠茵高爾夫球場上。揮桿表現出色,但當輪到您時,不小心踩過對方的推桿線。這小小的禮儀失誤可能會掩蓋您其他的優秀表現。

Golf is a popular activity among professionals for good reason. It offers a relaxed environment for networking while testing one’s patience, focus, and etiquette. Respecting golf etiquette reflects your attention to detail, cultural awareness, and ability to build trust—essential qualities in any business leader.

高爾夫是許多職場專業人士熱愛的活動,它在輕鬆的環境中結合了人際交流、耐心、專注和禮儀的測試。遵守高爾夫禮儀體現了您對細節的關注、文化意識以及建立信任的能力——這些都是領導者必備的素質。

Simple practices like waiting your turn, repairing divots, and avoiding loud conversations signal respect for others. For instance, saying "good shot" genuinely after a colleague’s great swing strengthens camaraderie. Likewise, managing frustration after a bad shot demonstrates resilience, a trait admired both on the green and in the office.

一些簡單的做法,如輪流擊球、修補草皮凹痕、避免大聲交談等,傳遞了對他人的尊重。例如,當同伴揮桿表現出色時真誠地說一句「好球」,有助於增進友情。同樣地,在表現不佳時能控制情緒,展現的韌性無論是在球場還是辦公室裡都備受欣賞。

Understanding golf etiquette also bridges cultural gaps, especially in Taiwan, where fostering harmonious relationships is key in professional settings. Being prepared and mindful will leave a lasting positive impression on your peers and clients.

了解高爾夫禮儀還有助於縮小文化差異,特別是在台灣,建立和諧關係是職場關鍵。做好準備並保持謹慎,將為您的同事和客戶留下深刻的正面印象。


References to Framework:
The principles shared in the The Business of Golf framework can help you master golf etiquette and apply those skills to create meaningful professional relationships. Download the PDF for actionable tips.

框架《The Business of Golf》中分享的原則可以幫助您掌握高爾夫禮儀,並將這些技能應用於建立有意義的職場關係。下載 PDF 獲取實用建議。


By practicing golf etiquette, you elevate your networking game and gain insights into yourself and others. Use the golf course to build relationships as much as to refine your swing.

透過實踐高爾夫禮儀,提升您的人際交往技巧,同時深入了解自己和他人。將高爾夫球場用來建立關係,與精進球技同樣重要。


Vocabulary Section

  1. Etiquette (禮儀): A set of customary rules for polite behavior.

    • Example: Observing proper etiquette on the golf course can enhance your reputation.

    • 在高爾夫球場遵守禮儀可以提升您的聲譽。

  2. Camaraderie (友情): Mutual trust and friendship among people.

    • Example: Saying "good shot" during a game builds camaraderie with your colleagues.

    • 在比賽中說「好球」可以增進您與同事的友情。

  3. Resilience (韌性): The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

    • Example: Managing frustration after a bad swing demonstrates resilience.

    • 在揮桿失誤後控制情緒展現了韌性。

  4. Trust (信任): A firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone.

    • Example: Respecting golf etiquette helps build trust with peers and clients.

    • 遵守高爾夫禮儀有助於與同事和客戶建立信任。

  5. Focus (專注): The center of interest or activity; paying close attention to something.

    • Example: Golf requires focus, much like preparing for a key business presentation.

    • 高爾夫需要專注,就像準備一場重要的商業簡報一樣。

  6. Networking (人際網絡): The act of interacting with others to exchange information and develop contacts.

    • Example: Golf provides a relaxed setting for effective networking.

    • 高爾夫提供了一個輕鬆的環境來進行有效的人際網絡。

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