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We live in an Acronym Happy World.

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And who bothers writing out the words e-mail, TV, ASAP or FYI when everyone will know what you mean anyway? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Does anyone even know what CNN stands for? It has become such a common initialism that it is recognized immediately and everyone knows what it is.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

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Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I usually snap my fingers and say "Hey, over here!" We joke about it, but it is distracting.

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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? Well, behind every important business person, whether they be the head of a Fortune 500 company, a movie star or even The President of the United States, they all need an assistant to help them manage their responsibilities. Why do we not use their full name?

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

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Lynn was in good company as some notable winners of the 2010 Stevie® Awards included: - Executive of the Year: Lawrence J. Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle - Best Overall Company of the Year: Apple Inc. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Morgan Chase & Co.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

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Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

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Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.