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| Addressing a business letter | 11/18/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: What is the correct way to address a business letter to a married couple, when the Wife has not ...
A: Laura, The married couple and the wife that has not taken the husband's name would be addressed as ...
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| Honorific appropriate for former USA presidents | 11/17/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: Ms. Lett, There is a habit among interviewers that I find annoying. Even those media mavens who ...
A: You are correct. The United States has one president at a time and only one person can be addressed ...
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| Indicted elected officials | 11/14/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: If an elected official is indicted or found guilty of criminal charges, but is not removed from nor ...
A: It is still correct to use their honorific after the official retires. Take former Mayor Marion ...
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| business etiguette | 11/12/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I was recently promoted two grade level on my government position. How should I address all the ...
A: Ray, A letter stating your appreciation for their support during this exciting time, that you look ...
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| displaying degrees on office wall | 11/10/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: Having earned the Bachelor, Master and Doctorate in my field, do all these get displayed on my ...
A: Bill, The diplay of the Doctorate would be sufficient, as you cannot acquire a Doctorate without a ...
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| how to get my job back that I left. | 10/30/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: Mrs. Gamble, I was working in Houston for two years and only saw my family for 24 hrs on the ...
A: Please write your former boss a letter explaining the situation. Remind them of what you enjoyed ...
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| Holiday Mixer Invitations | 10/30/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: We are sending a "Save the Date" email followed by a more formal mailed invitation to a Holiday ...
A: Typically "Save the Date" email should be sent six weeks out, and then follow with the formal ...
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| Business Attire | 10/28/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: My company is hosting a "Client Appreciation Dinner" at a nice restaurant. In our industry, ...
A: Here is suggested language that may be used for your invitation: Power Business: Men: business ...
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| stamps vs machine | 10/27/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: is there any advantage to mailing with a postage stamp as opposed to running a Thank You card ...
A: Vicki, Some would say that the postage stamp with envelope hand addressed appears to be more ...
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| Business Etiquette- How to express appreciation | 10/23/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: My boss gave me a ton of business suites, and I'm not quite sure how to express my appreciation ...
A: Write a note expressing your gratitude. This is not something that you can not or should try to ...
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| Business Letter | 10/21/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I am given a business letter to mail out, it has a main address and addressee. Then it has an ATTN: ...
A: Anne, You may remove the attn. line on the actual letter, as long as the salutation in the letter ...
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| Displaying Awards at our Business Office | 10/21/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: I started my own company in an industry where I had previously worked many years for another ...
A: Please do display your awards in the new office. If this will give your customers/vendors some ...
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| harassment at a school | 10/21/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I have decided to try and talk to a fellow teacher who has been harassing me about my marital ...
A: Based on how to handle conflict management , it is highly recommended that when there is an issue to ...
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| Asking for my job back. | 10/16/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: I was recently let go from my job of 2 years for nothing other than a reduction in work force. The ...
A: Write a letter and send it to all the relevant people. Human resources,regional manager,C.F.O -- ...
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| Lunch Invitations | 10/15/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I have a problem. I ride to work with my boss and a co-worker to work most of the time. Therefore, I ...
A: Travis, Although it would be nice to have lunch invitations with others, it would be advised that ...
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| FOLLOW UP AFTER E-MAILING RESUME | 10/3/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I RECEIVED CONFIRMATION OF MY RESUME BEING RECEIVED.I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE SENT TO HR FOR THEIR ...
A: Donna, Be sure to read the posting carefully. Many of the postings state clearly that no contact ...
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| shirts - tucking | 10/3/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: Regarding tucking or not tucking shirts - when the employee is larger in size, would the same rule ...
A: Christine, A person of larger size should tuck their shirt in to maintain a professional ...
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| Party and Potluck Quandry | 10/1/2008 | Amanda Gamble |
Q: A close friend of mine loves to entertain and have all kinds of get togethers and parties - ...
A: If she is that good of a friend to you,have a talk with her. Explain that without an income it is ...
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| Business etiquette | 9/29/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I've recently submitted my resume by mail to a municipal administrative position that had an open ...
A: Melissa, Follow the posting/classified guidelines, does it state no phone calls, no email's, etc.? ...
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| Addressing invitations for a business event | 9/26/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: I am a professional organizer and am assisting a client with a 20th anniversary business ...
A: For a business invitation you indicate your invitation to the primary guest by using their name and ...
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| Proper title | 9/23/2008 | Cynthia Lett |
Q: On a printed program should the person in charge be listed as Master of Ceremonies or Mistress of ...
A: I can't give you a definite answer without knowing who else is involved with the event. Is there a ...
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| TALKING ABOUT YOUR EX BOSS | 9/19/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: Due to my exbosses lack of organization, things did not get done. Now I am being blamed for things ...
A: Mireya, You may want to have discussion about what did not get accomplished, determine how to avoid ...
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| thank you notes for group/many interviews | 9/8/2008 | Denise Anne Taylor |
Q: I finished a 3 day interview round with a large co in which I met with about 10 people in all. Most ...
A: The appropriate choice is to write 10 hand written thank you notes. Regardless if you believe it is ...
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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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