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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? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper. 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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Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. On the night of the awards Lynn reports she was sitting at a table with nine of her colleagues from HPTI including the Senior Vice-President. Her family and friends were also very excited for her.

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

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My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I used to call that BS when I was young, but maybe he has a point.

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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. Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out?

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!