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| Addressing invitations for a business event | 9/26/2008 |
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 |
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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| letterhead | 9/2/2008 |
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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| job | 7/31/2008 |
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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| I left without notice! | 7/22/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Business Invitations | 7/8/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Should i contact them back | 6/9/2008 |
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 |
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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| Job Seeker Etiquette | 6/3/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Japanese Client | 4/22/2008 |
Q: A friend of the president of a large U.S. Based client of mine (Japanese owned) was brought in ...
A: You have experienced first-hand what happens in business when dealing with the Japanese as a woman. ...
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| name tags at a fundraising gala? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Our non-profit is holding a semi-formal dinner dance event. Guests have RSVPd. Few know each ...
A: Denecke: Your event sounds like fun. As an event planner as well as etiquette expert, I believe the ...
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| Crazy but important business relationship. | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My wife is a private music teacher who advertises with a local publication that is the main source ...
A: We cannot account for the fears of others - especially when their fears are unfounded. I am sorry ...
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| ADHD, self-employed, forgetting appointments | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I need to know what to say to clients when I forgot to go to their house, forgotten an appointment, ...
A: I can imagine how frustrating it is for you to not feel in control of your schedule or memory. ...
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| Voice Mail Greetings | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Do you have any suggestions on how to create/leave professional voice mail greetings on both an ...
A: Voice mail is often the first impression someone has of us and professional and informative voice ...
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| thank you note | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Cynthia! After a business meeting with prospective clients, should a follow-up note of appreciation ...
A: The last time you went out of your way to do something for someone and they didn't say thank you or ...
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| business card titles | 3/4/2008 |
Q: my company is a partnership LLC. home builders. one of us wants his business card to say owner. ...
A: When there is more than one owner you can put Co-Owner (shows you share the responsibilities with ...
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| Professional addresses | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Is it propper business etiqeitte to simply use my name.? I recently wrote the following to my ...
A: P.G.: I can understand your frustration. Keep in mind though that people will assume your last name ...
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| Accepting Free Event Tickets | 2/25/2008 |
Q: A friend left me a voicemail the other night about a free ticket she had to an event. I was a ...
A: You accepted an invitation from your friend. It doesn't matter who bought the ticket because your ...
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| State Representative | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My sorority is having their annual charity luncheon and style show. One of our State ...
A: A State Representative should be listed as such: Mr. John Doe _________ (your state) State Senator. ...
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| Address block for letter addressed to two different people | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have the same letter of thanks for a donation which goes to the Principal of a firm and the ...
A: I am sorry if I misunderstood your initial question. You would address each individual alone for ...
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| Address block for letter addressed to two different people | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have the same letter of thanks for a donation which goes to the Principal of a firm and the ...
A: You would address the same e-mail using both recipients in the TO: block. That way they will both ...
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| supervisors letter critique | 1/18/2008 |
Q: An executive in our company forwarded a draft of a letter to keep me in the loop and asked for ...
A: The executive sent to you the letter to keep you in the loop - not to write the letter for him. In ...
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| uni qualifications | 1/15/2008 |
Q: a further question on uni degrees and business cards. What is the order in which higher degrees and ...
A: Uulf: Your higher degrees (MBA,Ph.D., M.D.)go after your name in the order of relevance to the work ...
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| Reference name etiquette | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I will be referring to former Governor Jeb Bush in business correspondence concerning an upcoming ...
A: Former Governors don't retain their titles after leaving office. US Senators are the only ones who ...
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| ex-boss | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My boss fired me. Fine. I'm O.K. with that. However, I let two weeks go by before I went by to get ...
A: Ohlinger: I am sorry you find yourself in this situation. This isn't really an etiquette question ...
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| Greeting cards | 11/26/2007 |
Q: is it ok to include a business card with Christmas cards to past customers? Thought about discreetly ...
A: It depends - I assume you know that cards to past customers would be sent only to their office ...
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| on relationships | 11/18/2007 |
Q: what will i do if someone really doesn't like me and tell it straight in my face in front of my ...
A: Being told that someone doesn't like us is difficult no matter where or when we hear it. If someone ...
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| Telephone Etiquette | 11/8/2007 |
Q: We often receive telephone calls for our President and when the caller is told he is unavailable, ...
A: Great question and one that is asked often. The caller essentially doesn't believe you when you say ...
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| Business cards designation and degrees | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have recently received a tax-related professional designation Registered Professional Appraiser ...
A: First of all, congratulations on your achievement. Second, there are many times, especially when ...
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| business writing | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have 2 masters degreees PLUS a license...how do I list these credentials on business ...
A: : The protocol of listing your academic credentials depends upon what you are doing for work. If ...
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| writing a letter after being fired | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I am 21 years old and have been working at a motorcycle shop assembling bikes and power sports ...
A: Binder: Being fired from a job can be a real life lesson and it doesn't have to be bad. It gives ...
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| Lunch Hour at Work | 6/6/2007 |
Q: About six months ago I started working at a firm at which me and another lady are the only two ...
A: My advice is to just be friendly and not take offense at others' behaviors - especially about ...
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| Lunch Hour at Work | 6/6/2007 |
Q: About six months ago I started working at a firm at which me and another lady are the only two ...
A: It sounds like the other woman in your office is flirting her way to the top. That isn't always bad ...
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| follow up after second interview | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I am a recent graduate, and I have completed a second interview for a teaching position where I had ...
A: You should call and just state that you are still interested in the position and then ask when a ...
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| Employee favoritism | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My boss has carpooled with a co-worker of ours for a couple years now, and during this time, the ...
A: It is generally accepted behavior that the boss doesn't do anything that would favor one employee ...
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| Employee favoritism | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My boss has carpooled with a co-worker of ours for a couple years now, and during this time, the ...
A: I am sorry I didn't understand the whole question. Getting someone to do something you think they ...
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| Employee favoritism | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My boss has carpooled with a co-worker of ours for a couple years now, and during this time, the ...
A: My best advice is to organize your project proposal and ask for uninterrupted time with your boss to ...
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| How to Request Appropriate Attire | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Ms. Taylor, I am coordinating a function in August for my company. The owner (manager) of the ...
A: While I am not Ms. Taylor, I will be happy to answer your question. On the invitation you would ...
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| Dealing with Japanese / Koreans | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Is it true that when I meet Japanese or Korean business people I should take several collegues along ...
A: Klaesi: Both Japanese and Korean cultures are group oriented. You will hardly ever if ever deal ...
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| Communication etiquette | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Is it appropriate to respond to business e-mail with e-mail, fax with fax, phone call with phone ...
A: We sure do have a lot of choices regarding communications these days, don't we? The most appropriate ...
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| Art in the office | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have recently accepted an offer at a small boutique law firm. For the first time, I have have my ...
A: While I appreciate your appreciation of fine art, to most people who see a painting with a nude, ...
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| order of listing degrees | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I received my MPH before my MD, but would like to display both on my white coat and business card. ...
A: The highest degree or certification in the business you are working is listed first. If you are ...
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| Mexico | 4/9/2007 |
Q: What are the views of equality of men and women in the workplace, and how do these views affect ...
A: King: In Mexico, machismo is the state of affairs. Women are in business but they must defer to men ...
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| Boss' party | 4/2/2007 |
Q: Is it acceptable to throw a suprise birthday potluck/party where we give him a gift certificate ...
A: Hillman: It is always acceptable to do something nice for someone else, even if that someone is ...
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| Can't remember name | 7/17/2006 |
Q: You meet someone who you have already been introduced to but cannot remember their name, especially ...
A: First of all, everyone forgets names, so don't be embarrassed. Just say to the person whose name you ...
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| Business Card Degrees | 4/26/2006 |
Q: Cynthia: I am designing a business card for my boss who has a CPA and MBA degree earned in that ...
A: Tieder: The proper way to display her name would be First Last CPA,MBA BUT.... The order is ...
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| Degree on Business Card | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I recently read your response to including a masters degree on business cards and wanted to inquire ...
A: A Master's degree or PhD. indicates that you have higher qualification unusual and respected in the ...
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| How to ask for your job back | 12/5/2005 |
Q: How do I ask for my job back after resigning? I am a paralegal. I started working for a firm for ...
A: Ok - if it is a letter not a face to face meeting, the best way to approach it is positive. The ...
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| How to ask for your job back | 12/5/2005 |
Q: How do I ask for my job back after resigning? I am a paralegal. I started working for a firm for ...
A: I would suggest you ask for a meeting, don't write a letter. It is much harder for the person who ...
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| office holiday luncheon | 11/29/2005 |
Q: Our office team (appx 7 people) will soon go out together for a Christmas lunch (obligatory but not ...
A: I completely understand the situation you will be facing soon. After all, I live in the Washington, ...
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| shaking hands | 11/3/2005 |
Q: I was wondering what the protocol was for shaking hands with women? I'm a carpenter, so my hands ...
A: If you are in a business situation, you extend your hand to a woman just as you would to any man. ...
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| Real Work from Home Jobs? | 10/24/2005 |
Q: this may be a bit out of your expertise; however, I am getting desperate trying to find a real work ...
A: Remember, you should never pay to work, you get paid to work. You have many strengths to use - the ...
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| Help! | 9/20/2005 |
Q: I am helping that you can help me find some answers. A month ago, I walked away from a job at a ...
A: While this is not a strickly etiquette question, I do know something about this kind of situation. ...
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| Can I get a copy of interview transcript? | 9/5/2005 |
Q: Ms. Lett, I have recently interviewed with a recruiter who recorded our interview and stated that a ...
A: The recruiter cannot legally record you unless you gave your permission ahead of time. Did you? ...
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| Competitors at company events. | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I have a friend who wanted to invite someone who works for a competitor to a you-plus-guest company ...
A: A company has no say about who you date, get engaged to or marry. Those are issues of free will not ...
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| How to tell...? | 5/11/2005 |
Q: I'm a Programmer/Analyst with 15 years of experience in the field, but my formal education all these ...
A: What great news!!!! Share it with everybody. Tell your boss, tell your co-workers, tell the ...
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| Informal Interviews | 2/16/2005 |
Q: I'm currently studying a maths degree at a UK university and I'm applying for investment banking and ...
A: I am glad to hear how motivated you are to succeed in your chosen field. I think that taking the ...
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| Degrees and certiifcations on business cards | 1/4/2005 |
Q: Is it proper to include a master's degree after one's name on a business card? Thanks, Karen
A: If your business card reflects your position in the same field as your master's degree, it is proper ...
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| make them remember | 11/18/2004 |
Q: I was wondering how can I make sure that the person I am meeting can remember me. Because I 15 and I ...
A: To be remembered, you need to do something most other people do not do. You need to write a ...
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| Business Introductions | 10/8/2004 |
Q: Topic: When a male doctor takes his female companion/wife to a function. Problem: When introducing ...
A: When you attend a business related function and you have a relative who is not in the business but ...
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| BUSINESS ETIQUETTE | 8/1/2004 |
Q: When given a name tag at a meeting; which side of the jacket, should a male or female place the tag.
A: Mr. Balwin: The name tag goes on the right shoulder. The common sense reasoning for this is that ...
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| Business Invitation | 6/21/2004 |
Q: My Administrative Assistant is retiring and we are holding a small party in her honor. I am ...
A: On your invitation, on the right at the bottom where you normally put instructions about the event, ...
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| foreign language at work | 5/28/2004 |
Q: Does it violate any business etiquette standards for two Polish speaking persons to speak Polish ...
A: Moore: It is considered rude for foreign language speakers to converse in their native tongue if ...
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| Business Correspondence | 4/26/2004 |
Q: Is it appropriate for a law firm to correspond with a client regarding important legal issues by ...
A: Palmer: You were taught the correct way to use memos vs. letters to clients. If I received a memo ...
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| Etiquette for a funeral home service | 3/31/2004 |
Q: How do you greet people at a funeralservices when they come in for any type of service?
A: Glenn: I am assuming that you are among the family of the deseased. If that is not true, let me ...
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| First Interview | 2/23/2004 |
Q: I have just had a request for an interview for my dream job. Unfortunately, I am not completely ...
A: It should be standard practice for you to call to confirm. Call to speak with the interviewer's ...
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| engraving with a title | 2/11/2004 |
Q: i have a dear friend who is a retired colonel. He always wears a jacket that has his pin with LTC ...
A: When an military officer retires, he or she retains their military title with restrictions. The ...
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| Notify supervisor of other interviews? | 2/10/2004 |
Q: Is is appropriate to inform my current supervisor that I am interviewing for a position with another ...
A: Proper business etiquette is somewhat based upon practical common sense. That being said, informing ...
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