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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 recently received an e-newsletter from Jane Watson regarding Acronyms and Initialisms , which I thought was timely and wanted to share with you. Does anyone even know what CNN stands for? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

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Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it! 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me

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I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My all-time favourite however is colleague. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Monty Python Officeland

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With references like these how can I lose? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. My current boss says we get along like a house on fire. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny.

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

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Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Thanks Carol. That is a good site too.

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Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys

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They say when you do something for 30 days it becomes a habit, so try some of these and make it a new habit that will save you a lot of time. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca