| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Being Laid Off | 8/11/2008 |
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 |
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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| 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: 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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| A letter stating ''why should I be considered a rehire" | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I was terminated on 01/07 from a utility company. One year & 3mos has past & I'm eligible to reapply ...
A: Tell them up front why you were terminated and why you will not repeat the mistake. Explain what you ...
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| Names on Plaque | 3/27/2008 |
Q: One award is to be given to a husband and wife. One plaque to be given. How should the names be ...
A: Socially,she is Mrs Thus Andsuch. In the business world,she is her own person. Please list the ...
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| birthday party invitation do's & dont's | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who makes her own party invitations for all occasions, she tends to put on there- ...
A: Yes. It is so far beyond the pale that someone needs to speak to her. You invite people to a life ...
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| business ethics | 3/8/2008 |
Q: A man that does not need to work for a living proposes to a shop owner a way to increase the income ...
A: Well,it's darned inconsiderate of her as well as short sighted and disrespectful of their ...
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| How to answer being fired for taking time off for a sick child | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Recently I was fired from a job that I was at for only 4 months. I had quit a job of 6 years to take ...
A: Don't go into too much detail or present yourself as a victim of the old company's weird policy. Say ...
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| college envelope addressing | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am sending out letters to colleges. These letter/envelope addresses have several lines and I'm ...
A: You don't have as many lines to work with as you think, which is good news. ...
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| Button down shirts | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I work in fairly casual dress environment. Button down shirts are pretty standard, but we do not ...
A: I'm sorry,but I don't understand the question. Are the Under 30s leaving the collar points ...
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| Business Letter addressed to 2 people | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am writing a Thank you letter for our non-profit organization and I want to have both parties of a ...
A: Yes,please. The wording would be have to be different anyway. Dear Mrs Harrison, In ...
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| church attire | 12/13/2007 |
Q: My eldest son(20) wishes to wear a kilt to the church confirmation of my younger son(12). We are all ...
A: I will turn this around by asking you the question my own dear Grandmother always asked me. Is this ...
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| working with MD's | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I am the billing manager for a group of 11 general surgeon's. I am of the mind set that you always ...
A: Forehand, While I agree with you that these employees should address their boss(es) by their ...
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| Business shirt etiquette | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I have a question about business shirt etiquette, specifically about the buttoning up of a shirt. My ...
A: Roman, Fashion has never done well with being dictated to by "Dame Etiquette". Otherwise,you'd be ...
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| Funeral | 11/7/2007 |
Q: What is the etiquette on thank you notes? Flower arraingments for the church service.
A: Watson, Someone who has suffered the loss of a loved one is free from normal etiquette ...
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| Protocol for resume submission responses | 11/1/2007 |
Q: What is the protocol regarding responses to online resume submissions from prospective employers? ...
A: Obviously,ignore the scams. Give a polite rejection to the ones wanting you to take an unrelated job ...
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| Introductions in Restaurants | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Greetings, Here's the scenario- I'm at a business lunch at a restaurant with one of my board ...
A: If they are passing by,let them interrupt your meal,don't wait and interrupt theirs. As they are ...
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| Professional Degrees | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I work with several colleagues who have multiple advanced degrees. Is there any etiquette regarding ...
A: Unless there is some compelling reason to list their degrees on their business cards,they should ...
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| express appreciation | 6/18/2007 |
Q: What should the guest do to express appreciation after a dinner meeting?
A: Write a note to your hosts (or guests) the next day. Thank them for dinner (or meeting you for ...
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| Business Etiquette (How to write a letter on asking for your job back after being fired | 6/5/2007 |
Q: How do I write a letter asking for my job back after being fired for being late to work? I was ...
A: As you were given a warning before being let go,I would say that the odds were very slim that you ...
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| Home Business Question | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I'm an independent consultant with a beauty company. I recently gave someone I met at an expo. one ...
A: If this woman is a good prospect and had a plausible reason for not being able to find the ...
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| business invitation | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I am inviting the Chinese Consulate General to our 25th Aniversary and feel if I offer a few dates ...
A: No,it isn't weird to give prospective guests all the information they need to know. Is there a ...
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| Business Dinner Etiquette? | 3/22/2007 |
Q: What is the correct amount of time given when sending an invitation to employees for a business ...
A: Two weeks should be enough advance notice for anyone if it's just a dinner. Now,if you're having a ...
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| disabled work from home | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I would very much like to work for one of the Forbes Fortune 400 most wealthiest and since I am ...
A: I once participated in a very enlightening excersize. 30 people were asked to cross the room in any ...
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| Dear Sir Paul McCartney | 12/18/2006 |
Q: In a formal letter, how does one address someone who is knighted? -Dear Sir Paul -Dear Sir ...
A: Knights Dear Jeff, Oh,why stand on ceremony? Just call him Macca like the tabloids do. Kidding. ...
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| How to put my degrees on my business card | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I have a Master of Science degree in polymer science from Carnegie Mellon, and have recently ...
A: Unless there is some compelling reason to put your degrees on your business card --i.e. You are the ...
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| Neighborhood planning | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Cindy Marsha and Jan are neighbors. They decided to hold a holiday cookie exchange party. They get ...
A: Cindy hit the nail on the head when you pointed out that the party was about fellowship and good ...
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| Spouse at Social Business Dinner | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Six months ago I bought into a small manufacturing company with three other shareholders. The ...
A: As you are a peer to and not an inferior of the other stockholders,you don't have any reason to ...
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| Protocol for sending Business Invitations | 11/22/2006 |
Q: We are sending out invitations to our clients for a business Christmas party. We are inviting the ...
A: A faulty laptop and the Thanksgiving Holiday have delayed my reply,I apologize. Please send it to ...
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| order of degrees | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I have a MD, Master degree and recently finished a PhD degree. What is the correct order to list my ...
A: If there is some compelling reason to have all three degrees listed,say,because they are in wildly ...
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| Gift for boss and invitation for lunch | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Our boss mentioned at a feedback meeting that he would like to take the department (12 people) out ...
A: You all may decide upon or 'set' the date,but please leave the choice of restaurant up to him. The ...
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| business etiquette | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Many of my graduate school colleagues have recently completed their Master's degrees and are now ...
A: When forwarding youtube links and pictures that are NSFW,please use just one MA. ...
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| Background Check | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I recently interviewed for the third time with a company and have just been offered the job. A ...
A: In this day and age the odds of them NOT doing a background check are slim to none. Especially if ...
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| dealing with dinner meeting leftovers | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I am the assistant director at a tutoring chain. Teachers come after school and tutor for 3 - 4 ...
A: Please just tell them that the full time staff has not yet eaten or that you want to save the food ...
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| Wedding gift etiquette | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My brother-in-law is getting married for the second time, it is also his fiance second time. They ...
A: There is a saying that I like, "Never give a child a choice that you don't want them to have." ...
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| The British title | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I have a formal letter to send to a couple in England. He has the title of Sir. Would the letter ...
A: Nagy, With a Baronetcy,the wife is automatically "Lady James" if it is her husband who has been ...
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| Invitation wording | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I am organizing a social gathering to recruit members for an alumnae group of an organization we all ...
A: YIKES.I am curious as to what kind of an organization this is,frankly. To invite people to a ...
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| how to ask for reemployment | 9/7/2006 |
Q: the situation is that I worked for Home depot for about 7 years, I started as a cashier and worked ...
A: Ledezma, Since you have returned to Home Depot in the same position and have 3 years behind you ...
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| Searsucker Suit | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I have a question about the time frame one can wear summer suits. I recently bought a new ...
A: The key to answering this question is knowing your geography. Do you live in a climate where it ...
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| Response to pregnancy question? | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I am just wondering what to say to people who ask if I am pregnant when I am not. I am only a size ...
A: "..by what right do you ask such a personal question?" usually works. Or stare at them coldly ...
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| Co-Worker Being Rude? | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I just returned from vacationing in Canada. When people in our office return from vacation, they ...
A: It is a little odd and childish to demand a treat from a returning co-worker. I would go ahead and ...
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| Business Dinner Invitation | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I will send an invitation to a dinner to several senior management types, but do not know if they ...
A: Harrell, If you cannot call up their secretaries/assistants and simply ask for ...
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| Not remembering name | 7/17/2006 |
Q: You meet someone who you have already been introduced to but cannot remember their name, especially ...
A: Apologize ONCE and confess that you cannot recall their name. This happens to everyone,including the ...
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| Church Dress | 7/10/2006 |
Q: Gamble, Is it still appropriate to dress up for church services? I actually prefer wearing at least ...
A: I cringe when I see "come as you are" signs for church services. I know church attendance is on the ...
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| Handling Workplace Interuptions | 4/20/2006 |
Q: I have a question concerning a workplace situation. I work in a busy mall in a business that is ...
A: I'm sure that you're putting one hand over the other ear when possible to drown out the noise. That ...
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| how to ask for a job/volunteer at the library | 4/19/2006 |
Q: Next year I am about to enter in the field of library science and certain universities have told me ...
A: Get dressed up and go to the library (or libraries) and find the reference desk. Ask the reference ...
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| Addressing Business Envelope | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I need to send an invitation to a female executive and her husband. I do not think I should address ...
A: Are you inviting them socially or as part of a business related event? If it is socially,it ...
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| party invitation etiquette | 3/17/2006 |
Q: I would like to do a housewarming party for our new home (actually remodeled, so we just moved back ...
A: I can see where you would want to avoid the appearance of shilling for gifts! You've already ...
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| Please use Amazon.com wishlist | 2/4/2006 |
Q: Three people in my life consistently and regularly give me bad gifts. However, I have an Amazon.com ...
A: I'm sorry,but no,you may not point them to the site unless specifically asked "So..what do you ...
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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: Helton, I wish I had more information. By "left on good terms" do you mean you gave them plenty of ...
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| telephone etiquette | 3/15/2005 |
Q: I find modern telephone features both a blessing and a curse. I telecommute for a doctor who, for ...
A: I am sorry about the tardy reply,but I had to consult a TRUE expert in this field! My sister is an ...
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| career | 1/2/2005 |
Q: I am currently working as a Lab analyst with a big pharmaceutical company, I have a diploma in ...
A: I'm sorry. I can tell you how to quit your job politely, but I haven't the background to tell you ...
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| Business Lunch | 12/10/2004 |
Q: THe salesman and I at our company have a business lunch etiquette questions. When he calls and ...
A: No,it is not all right for the invited party to turn around and ask three or four others to join ...
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| etiquette | 10/19/2004 |
Q: When is it polite for a man to order for a woman in a resturant? Whit which utensils should you eat ...
A: A man may order for a woman in a restaurant if she has laryingitis or doesn't speak the language ...
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| To send a thank you note for a thank you? | 8/17/2004 |
Q: I recently gave my gently used maternity clothes to one of my mother's expecting co-workers, and ...
A: Yes,by all means send a note to each of the ladies. Doesn't have to be long,it is just to let them ...
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| bar onwer | 5/4/2004 |
Q: what education do you need to be a bar onwer ?
A: No special education,or should I say formal education is required. It would help,obviously to know ...
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| Interrupting | 4/15/2004 |
Q: In the banking scenario where customers are involved what are the do's and don'ts of interrupting ...
A: Gagnon, A customer should try to respect the bank employee who is serving another customer. The ...
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| real estate agents | 3/18/2004 |
Q: I have recently found a new home and am about to close on it. My real estate agent was very nice ...
A: Rackers, Hit send before proofreading and it's going to bother me all day if I don't correct my ...
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| When it's time to leave a Volunteer job | 3/9/2004 |
Q: My question is what is the proper way to leave a volunteer position when you're being taken ...
A: I am terribly sorry about your Grandmother's illness. The stress of caring for her must be ...
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| wedding gift thank-yous | 3/1/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how long after a bride receives a gift she has to mail a thank ...
A: The bride (and GROOM) need to send the thank you notes for wedding gifts with in a few weeks of ...
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| etiquette | 2/25/2004 |
Q: what is industrial etiquette?
A: If you could provide the context in which you saw the phrase that would be helpful. I know it's a ...
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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: Does this woman have a secretary? If so call to confirm the date/time of the appointment. No need to ...
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| 19th century envelopes | 2/7/2004 |
Q: I'm taking a theater props class at my college and my first assignment is to research and make props ...
A: OH Juliet Markowitz! You are my favorite favorite person today. These questions are usually very ...
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