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I gave at the office

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Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate. He raised over $1,000. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

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My boss, like most bosses these days, is very tied to his BlackBerry and if we are having a meeting and his phone rings, he just cant help but look and see who it is. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology.

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The Little Engine That Could.

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I just recently read an article on it and was surprised when I really paid attention to the messages I was sending myself that some of them were negative. Don’t let self doubt take over. I know that is easier said than done because low self esteem may be the roadblock. They could see something in me, that I couldnt.

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

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What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? If you ever have an opportunity to meet him, you should call him Mr. President or Sir and if you are writing correspondence you would write Dear Mr. Our role is important to the success of executives and managers everywhere. Why do we not use their full name?

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Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

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.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. I interviewed my friend who is a minute taker. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Dealing in real time.

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By the same token, I appreciate it when someone lets me know by when they will have something for me and if they can’t have it done by that date, then I like it when they get back to me to say when I can expect it. So that is what I like, but it isn’t always what I get. I can only guess when I might get it.

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When your voicemail goes awry.

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I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Thanks Patricia!