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| letterhead | 9/2/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Our firm currently lists the CPA's on the letterhead in order of seniority. One of the CPA's that ...
A: Your situation can be compared to a law firm which lists its partners and then its associates - both ...
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| Our Office Manager | 8/25/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: After 12 years with our company, our office manager got a "pink slip". We just found out tomorrow ...
A: Michelle, If you have a good working relationship with this person, then perhaps a simple token of ...
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| Dress Code | 8/22/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I was recently in a meeting with my female sales manager. When the potential client with whom we ...
A: Stacey, It is not inappropriate to bring a purse/handbag for business. The rule is that no matter ...
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| Courtesy Titles | 8/19/2008 | Luis |
Q: Is it proper to address someone by a courtesy title followed my a first name? Example: a person ...
A: You are right, title plus last name is the norm, although in the work place, when colleagues, ...
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| writing a letter after being fired | 8/15/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I was recently fired from a well known casino, they say the reason was unacceptable behavior. I have ...
A: Sal, It is unfortunate to hear of your circumstance. The odds of gaining back your position with ...
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| poor service | 8/12/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: My Name is Frank R Shafer, I been going to Friendly’s in Torrington Ct 06790 for years. I stopped ...
A: Mr. Shafer, Is Friendly's a national chain that serves food and ice cream? It is unfortunate in ...
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| Being Laid Off | 8/11/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: I was working as a Warehouse Manager for an elite interior designer for furniture. I was hired and ...
A: You expressed yourself very well to me. Write to her and explain your position. Try to be as ...
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| wedding question | 8/10/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: My son is getting married in 2009 and i am trying to make up a guest list to give to the bride. I ...
A: You are very lucky that you are the Mother of the Groom in this situation. Quite a bit of the guest ...
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| job | 7/31/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: ok well my name is chardae and i was fired from my job for being late to work ...not by major time ...
A: Please know that nobody gets fired from a job for being a couple of minutes late one time. It costs ...
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| PHD's | 7/26/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: Is it appropriate to list a PH.D. in advertising etc that, while earned, is not relative to the ...
A: Richard, A PH.D is well deserved as it requires tenacity and hard work. In most cultures a PH.D is ...
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| I left without notice! | 7/22/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: How do I get my Job back at Kroger's? Let me explain why I left. My mother passed away in August ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your loss. If you know that Kroger Supermarket is hiring for a position ...
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| Proper listing | 7/17/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: How should a United States Congressman be listed on an program agenda?
A: A United States Congressman should be listed like this: The Honorable Joseph Doe U.S. ...
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| Business lunch taking leftovers | 7/11/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: My boss goes to lunch with executives from Accounting Firms and large business firms. If she is the ...
A: Kerr: Doggie bags are considered low class for business meals - no matter if you are the host or ...
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| How to Quit | 7/10/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I will be resigning from my job on a set date of 7/31, and I am planning on telling my boss 3 weeks ...
A: If your boss offers you more money and you want to stay, stay. If that doesn't make you want to ...
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| How to Quit | 7/10/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: I will be resigning from my job on a set date of 7/31, and I am planning on telling my boss 3 weeks ...
A: I hope I am not too late to help you. I apologize for the delay. Okay! If you wish to write a formal ...
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| how to quit? | 7/10/2008 | Luis |
Q: I will be resigning from my job on a set date of 7/31, and I am planning on telling my boss 3 weeks ...
A: leave a letter on his desk, Friday afternoon before leaving work while he's out of office or simply ...
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| How to Quit | 7/10/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I will be resigning from my job on a set date of 7/31, and I am planning on telling my boss 3 weeks ...
A: Since you are in a small office, the best way to quit is face to face. I suggest you stay late when ...
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| How to Quit Professionally | 7/10/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I will be resigning from my job on a set date of 7/31, and I am planning on telling my boss 3 weeks ...
A: Will, Please do not use email. Compose a letter of resignation, as you will need it for their ...
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| Business Invitations | 7/8/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: We will be sending out invitations to attend a premier party with an sculpture artist. Invitations ...
A: Unless you are throwing an open house where it doesn't matter if you know how many to plan to serve ...
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| How and when to quit trying to make things right. | 7/4/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I have been on a rebound from bankruptcy for 2 years. I keep trying to stay in the same business and ...
A: It is hard to answer your question since I don't know the extent of your contractual involvement ...
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| Listing Multiple Undergraduate Degress | 6/27/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I have two undergraduate BA's in different, but related subjects (Sociology and Psychology). I have ...
A: My experience has been with medical journals and they print the name of the school and location if ...
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| Listing Multiple Undergraduate Degress | 6/27/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I have two undergraduate BA's in different, but related subjects (Sociology and Psychology). I have ...
A: It is not common to add undergraduate degrees after your name on a business card - only advanced ...
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| Business Letter Addressed to 2 Recipients | 6/19/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I think "Cricket" was asking this same question but the answer didn't match the question. I am ...
A: I do believe I have answered this question before. You cannot send one letter in one envelope to ...
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| When to Invite | 6/19/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I am currently planning an open house for our facility and am wondering how far in advance should i ...
A: Normally invitations should be sent out for this type of event no earlier than six weeks in advance ...
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| Is Hebrew name/lettering okay for personal business letterhead? | 6/13/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Good day, Ms. Lett. I'm about to order some personal letterhead that I plan on using for ...
A: When considering your business letterhead, consider who will be reading it and what their personal ...
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| Workplace drama | 6/11/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I am a hairstylist and rent a booth from a salon with 3 owners. Our building has indoor garage ...
A: Ashley, What if the paid spot was rotated so that each person had the opportunity to have a free ...
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| Should i contact them back | 6/9/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Good afternoon ! This is rizwan from pakistan. Two months I approached personally to a logistics ...
A: If the company has a job opening that you would qualify for, then I suggest you apply for it. It ...
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| fax confirmation | 6/6/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Can you tell me what information is usually included in a fax confirmation? That is, is the name of ...
A: A fax confirmation contains the following information that the recipient completes: Date/Time fax ...
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| To Wear or Not to Wear? | 6/4/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: My question is in regards to dress shirts. I notice that more and more dress shirts don’t have ...
A: Be sure that the collared shirts are starched medium to heavy to ensure the collar will hold. When ...
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| Job Seeker Etiquette | 6/3/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I currently worked for a worldwide, well-known staffing agency and would like to inquire about ...
A: The best way to approach a move within the organization is to ask your Branch Manager for an ...
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| Denoting deceased partner on letterhead | 5/30/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: We are a medical practice and would like to recognize our deceased partner on our letterhead. What ...
A: To include a deceased member of your practice you would list his name along with the others in the ...
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| business correspondence | 5/28/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: When starting page two of a business letter, is it proper to split a paragraph so that part of the ...
A: There is no reason not to split a paragraph between two pages. Even sentences can be split ...
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| Asking for a job back after being fired | 5/27/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I was fired from my position approximate. 3 months ago for my attendance. I realize the errors I had ...
A: My advice regarding getting your job back is to NOT write a letter. You need to make your best ...
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| promotions | 5/14/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I was the only one of 9 people to be hired with the new company whom had purchased the property I ...
A: It is always poor etiquette to do something that purposely makes someone uncomfortable or hurt. ...
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| promotions | 5/13/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I was the only one of 9 people to be hired with the new company whom had purchased the property I ...
A: I understand your frustration when things happen at work that don't seem fair and without ...
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| Business meeting introducing National heros | 5/12/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: On July 1st our oganization ( The Collin County Association of Realtors) will be having US ...
A: The protocol for presenting the colors (Color Guard), the Pledge and the National Anthem is this - ...
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| Protocol on introductions | 5/8/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Our organization is having a major fundraising event and will be introducing several VIPs to the ...
A: When speaking to a group in which there are elected officials and VIPs, you would acknowledge them ...
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| former political titles | 4/30/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I was recently asked this"How do you list the former position of a retired public official on an ...
A: A former member of the US House of Representatives does not hold a title after leaving office. ...
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| ref | 4/27/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Good day, Lets say you are just starting out in business and trying to network with high profile men ...
A: The first thing you need to have are impeccable manners in everything you do. If you were not ...
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| ref | 4/27/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: Good day, Lets say you are just starting out in business and trying to network with high profile men ...
A: Sam, A good book to read to get along with others regardless of social standing is "How to Win ...
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