Aug
8
Tips on Making a Good First Impression from EmilyPost.com
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Here are some Tips on Making a Good First Impression from EmilyPost.com…
Make sure your first impression is a good one. Whether you are a teen applying for an after school job or a college grad applying for your first “full-time” job, the following tips can help you make the best first impression.
Pre-Interview Checklist
* Your shoes [...]
Aug
4
The 3 biggest mistakes business travelers make
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If you are a frequent business traveler, here is a good article from MSNBC.com on the 3 biggest mistakes business travelers make by Christopher Elliott…
“August 4, 2008 - A few years ago, Microsoft released a survey that suggested two-thirds of business travelers would just as soon spend time in a dentist’s chair as go on [...]
Jul
31
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 [...]
Jul
29
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, [...]
Jul
25
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 [...]
Jul
21
Are you a generous tipper?
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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 [...]
Jul
18
What Not to Say to a Single (or Newly Single) Person
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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 [...]
Jul
16
What Not to Say About Pregnancy and Babies
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As promised, here are eleven through thirteen from the article in Real Simple Magazine called 18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation…
What Not to Say About Pregnancy and Babies
Don’t Say: “Are you pregnant?”
Why: You ask, she’s not, and you feel totally embarrassed for essentially pointing out that she’s overweight.
Instead Say: “Hello” or “Great to see [...]
Jul
10
What Not to Say During a Job Interview
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As promised, here are eight through ten from the article in Real Simple Magazine called 18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation…
What Not to Say During a Job Interview
Don’t Say: “My current boss is horrendous.”
Why: It’s unprofessional. Your interviewer might wonder when you’d start bad-mouthing her. For all you know, she and your current boss [...]
Jul
8
As promised, here are five through seven from the article in Real Simple Magazine called 18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation…
What Not to Say in the Workplace
Don’t Say: “That’s not my job.”
Why: If your superior asks you to do something, it is your job.
Instead Say: “I’m not sure that should be my priority right [...]