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Here are some video conference etiquette tips from EmilyPost.com…
“President Bush has been doing it weekly to confer with his national security team. Even Wendy’s International, the fast-food giant, has just announced a deal to equip eight locations. In the last six weeks companies have turned to video conferencing to strategize, sell, recruit, and react.
Manners [...]

If you are ever having problems with your wireless connection for your computer, here are some tips from Smart Computing Magazine…
“Wireless connections can be tricky. Sometimes they can work over relatively long distances but fail across the room. If your clients are within signal range of your router, begin by looking for other electronic devices [...]

Here are some tips from EmilyPost.com to keep in mind when minding your online manners:
1. Always Respond
Junk mail and forwards are one thing, but you should always respond to a real message, whether it’s to invite you to a meeting or a hello from an old friend.
2. What’s the Story?
Don’t keep your readers in suspense, [...]

If you are at work or traveling… and need a quick update on the latest sports news or your favorite teams, check out ESPN.mobi which is optimized for cell phones.
According to Laptop Magazine,”ESPN has offered the most popular mobile versions of a mass media brand longer than just about anyone else, and its approach is [...]

If you have ever had to make a formal toast, here are 5 etiquette tips on toasting from EmilyPost.com…
1. The host goes first
Traditionally, the host or hostess offers the first toast. The more informal the occasion the less this tenet applies. Around a dinner table with friends, a guest can propose the first toast and [...]

If you own a Sony eBook Reader, you will be happy to know that Sony just announced they will allow other third party book stores to sell books via the Sony eBook Reader… therefore likely increasing it’s library size and giving you more selections.
According to the Associated Press story Sony opens up e-book Reader to [...]

My default online encyclopedia is Wikipedia.com, however I just learned about Google’s alternative called Knol.
According to the Associated Press story Google unveils reference tool after 7-month test by Michael Liedtke…
“July 23, 2008 – SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. is taking the wraps off an Internet encyclopedia designed to give people a chance to show off [...]

If you are looking for a great search website that is optimized for cell phones, check out Ask Mobile Search (m.ask.com).
According to Laptop Magazine, “Google and Yahoo have fine mobile products that most of us have already tried, but Ask.com’s new focus on mobile bears good fruit in a clean design that brings users right [...]

If you have wondered how much you should tip, here are some general guidelines from EmilyPost.com…
RESTAURANTS:
Wait service (sit down)
15-20% pre-tax
Wait service (buffet)
10%
Host
No obligation
$10-$20 on occasion, if you are a regular patron
Take Out
No obligation
0-10% if the person went above normal service
Bartender
$1 per drink or 15-20% or tab
Tipping jars
No obligation
tip occasionally if you are a regular or [...]

As promised, here are fourteen through sixteen from the article in Real Simple Magazine called 18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation…
What Not to Say to a Single (or Newly Single) Person
Don’t Say: “You were too good for him.”
Why: You are basically saying she has bad taste. And you’ll be embarrassed if they ever patch [...]

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