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| Order of Listed Degrees | 11/21/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: My question is about what degrees precede which. I have seen degrees listed on letterhead and ...
A: Because the acronym is not a universally understood credential, I suggest you put it under your name ...
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| asking to finish my internship | 11/17/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I was doing engineering internship programme for 1 years of 2 years, then I asked for a bursary to ...
A: If your assignment with the company was for a 2 year internship and you have completed only one, you ...
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| Re-accept a job Offer | 11/14/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: Taylor: Around 6-7 months ago I got a job offer at a respectful company. However, the working hours ...
A: Judy, First of all, is the position still available? You may outreach to let them know that your ...
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| Rude Co-Worker | 11/12/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Please tell me how to respond to a co-worker who continually interrupts when either a student is in ...
A: This situation is one that ignoring will only make worse. At a quiet moment, behind closed doors ...
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| can I get my Job back | 11/5/2009 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: I recently got fired from my job..and the reason being that I violated the time police that I wasn't ...
A: Bringing a lawyer into this is not a good idea. You don't say what state you are in,but if it is ...
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| how to write multiple degrees | 11/4/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I've an MS (in engineering), MBA and Ph.D. (in Management). I'm not sure how to write them on my ...
A: Bastian, Degrees other than Ph.D are not featured on a business card. Bastian Smith, Ph.D ...
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| etiquette on benefit/fundraisers | 10/23/2009 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: Is it customary to charge people @ the door who volunteer their time to running a benefit? We are ...
A: No,you do not charge anyone who is donating their time or talents for a fundraising event. It is ...
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| Winner of a prize at a conference paid by employer | 10/19/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I was sent to a business conference on my employer's tab, all expense paid. While there, I won the ...
A: Your question is an ethics rather than etiquette question but I will give you my guidance anyway. ...
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| Asking to be invited to a Business Kickoff Meeting | 10/12/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: My boss recently asked me to get an invite to the coming kickoff meetings. I think, by asking for an ...
A: Your interpretation of the situation is correct. We should not ask for invitations to anything. If ...
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| Business Card | 10/9/2009 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: I recently read your correspondences regarding business cards and whether you include, or don't, BA ...
A: If it is an important piece of information for people to have about you,please include it. In ...
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| Proper way to pay the bill in a business invitation | 9/25/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: What is the proper way to invite our client, to meet our staff for a business meeting(breakfast, ...
A: Great question! When you arrive at the restaurant a few minutes earlier than your guests, tell the ...
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| Designations on business cards | 9/18/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I see similar questions but none asking exactly this, so... I need to have business cards printed ...
A: Designations and degrees give a lot of people trouble. Since the designation is part of the ...
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| Letterhead Etiquette | 9/17/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: If more than one person appears on a letterhead is it good etiquette to inform all persons on the ...
A: Doyon: If the letterhead contains the names of firm members, then the answer to your question is no. ...
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| Proper way to send a business invitation | 9/15/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: What is the proper way to invite our client, to meet our staff for a business meeting(breakfast, ...
A: If your client is attending a show at a hotel in your city and you want to have a meeting with him ...
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| Nursing Jacket | 9/11/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I am a professional RN. I need advice on what to put on my labcoat for work at a hospital. I have ...
A: I suggest you embroider RN with your title under your name as you suggest with the hospital name and ...
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| Resume Envelopes | 9/11/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: After printing my cover letter and resume on nice 24-lb. cotton watermarked resume paper, I slid it ...
A: Sherri, I would not be concerned that you can read the cover letter through the envelope, the cover ...
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| Business Correspondence | 8/17/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: My wife says that with business correspondence we should not send the original to the other party. ...
A: Tim, For future reference; you keep original and send copy of signed document to other party. You ...
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| What is the proper way to turn down a job offer? | 8/16/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I accepted two job offers, because I could not make up my mind which one would be a better fit. Now, ...
A: Ideally, this matter should have been addressed in a more timely manner, as they are expecting you ...
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| Correct way to list degrees? | 8/15/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I would like to list both of my degrees (masters) on my business cards. I have a Master of Science ...
A: Pat, It is not required to list your degrees at the end of your name unless it is a professional ...
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| Follow up after sending resume | 8/12/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: How do you follow up after sending a resume to a law firm that is not actively seeking new ...
A: Jenn, You may connect with the contact utilized for your resume submission. It is appropriate to ...
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| Initials for various degrees | 8/6/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Concerning listing your degrees after your name, I was under the impression that one lists what one ...
A: The rule is that you list the credential that is relevant to your current work. You don't use Dr. ...
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| CFO company opening | 7/21/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: My company just fired the CFO for various reasons including embezzlement, fraud, never showing up to ...
A: Heather, It is important to follow company protocol as this is sensitive and if you go directly to ...
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| business matters | 7/18/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I need your advice regarding prospective employers I recently met with in Singapore. I was suppose ...
A: You are running into cultural differences in doing business. I see aggressive behavior like you ...
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| showing degree on business cards | 7/16/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I was going to ask this follow up question to another expert, but it says she's now maxed out... ...
A: Tina, Under your husband's name he could state as Accredited Horticulturist and Landscape ...
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| adding degree to business cards? | 7/16/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: My husband has a bachelor's degree in horticulture. He's had his own small landscaping business for ...
A: Setting ourselves apart from our competition is important whatever the economic climate so you are ...
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| Unsigned Recommendation Letters | 7/13/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Recently I asked for and received letters of recommendation from two former employers. Both are ...
A: You should use the letters as they are. It would be insulting to the writers for you to make any ...
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| Shoe Etiquette | 7/10/2009 | Melisa Singh |
Q: Singh In my line of work occasionally I visit clients at their home. A few clients ask that we ...
A: If your client asks you to remove your shoes, it is fine to go barefoot in their home. Typically ...
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| emailing for work | 7/8/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: (companys and photographers contract me out for styling jobs) How do I write a letter to a company ...
A: Christina, You may want to consider a combination of direct mail and e-mail. You may find a site ...
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| I shouldn't have waited so long. | 7/3/2009 | Luis |
Q: I received a phone call from a prospect employer and they said they were just conducting a phone ...
A: Vicki, Yes you shouldn't have waited so long, 3 business days is a good norm. But the fact is, ...
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| Retirement Dinner Invitations | 7/2/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I have been requested to set up a dinner that excludes several of the guest of honors recently ...
A: Since typical human behavior is to talk about what we are doing and where we are going, information ...
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| Sales Home Visit | 6/27/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I work in sales and sometimes I am required to make home visits. In a few of the homes I visit my ...
A: Sophia, You may request the use of the slippers, or invest in your own pair for such situations ...
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| Addressing Others as "Sweetie" | 6/26/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: How do you politely ask others from referring to you as sweetie or honey. Although I think it is ...
A: Ms. Galbraith, The following formula may be useful: F-State only facts. Yesterday, Jane, you ...
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| Funeral plans. | 6/26/2009 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: I am one of six children & have become a power of attorney for my incapacitated mother.Would it be ...
A: Losing a parent is a terribly hard experience for anyone,no matter how old or infirm the person is ...
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| Should I call back the employer now? | 6/25/2009 | Luis |
Q: I received a phone call from a prospect employer and they said they were just conducting a phone ...
A: Phone interviews are used nowadays and especially in times of much more supply of work force than ...
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| Am I justified in asking for a bonus? | 6/24/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: As part of my job, I make collection calls. There is another girl who works for our company from ...
A: As you presented it to me, I suggest you go to your boss and explain what you know, why you know it, ...
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| Sales Home Visit | 6/23/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I work in sales and sometimes I am required to make home visits. In a few of the homes I visit my ...
A: Sophia, When you enter into a home, on a sales call, you are committed to honoring the request of ...
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| Gift//Badge | 6/23/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: What is the best way to express thanks to someone giving a gift? Where should a badge be worn?
A: Both very good questions. When you physically receive the gift, say thank you, gush a little, say ...
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| corporate titles on business cards | 6/19/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Can you please tell me what the appropriate abbreviation to list on a business card would be for the ...
A: There is no acceptable by protocol standards abbreviation for Managing Member. Since it is a formal ...
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| Job Acceptance Letter | 6/17/2009 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: Taylor, I recently received a job offer by telephone, followed by a formal letter. I had direct ...
A: Matt, When sending your letters, be sure to address to each separate individual, stating your ...
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| Question about an event hosted at someones house | 6/15/2009 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I am going to a talk hosted at someone house. This is supposed to be an important event and many ...
A: Your ensemble sounds great for an evening event. If it is during the day I would opt for a solid ...
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