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A Telephone Etiquette Test

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MAY 28, 2010

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How to get Office fat fast.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. How to gain weight in six easy steps: Do not eat breakfast before going to work. How to get Office fat fast. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets the next day!

Time Zones

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Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day

Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity | Main | 16 Productivity-Enhancing Websites » Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day Think about this today! What is your 20? Here are a few comments: IleenieWeenie My whole life is a slip. (Go To your success!

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

The usual etiquette of not blogging or Tweeting while in meetings didn’t apply during the meetup; interestingly, many were online and were actively sending links to one another as we talked, or blogging about what was said, or just Tweeting the meeting’s details. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004.

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Networking 2004 2009 Etiquette

Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 August, 2009 Warning! Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones

Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. Or it is that we just dont know how to address them so revert to last names? 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. (for My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. (for Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes

Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Calendars

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010

Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

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Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 26, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 October, 2008 Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections Someone was asking on another site how to repeat a footer for just one section in a document, i.e. a table. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

Time Zones

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. (for Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? 411 Look Up 411.ca

PowerPoint

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. (for Lets enjoy our day together.©

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.© I am remiss.

Time Zones

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Some of the younger bosses are certainly qualified and know how to do some things administratively, but is it an efficient use of their time and is it good job security for us? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. (for My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

2010

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. (for Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

Agenda

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. How do you plan to be funny in December? (for Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. How to get Office fat fast. Lets enjoy our day together.© The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! the next day!

Time Zones

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me?

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? How true that is! How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays

Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. (for Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

2007

2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Lets enjoy our day together.©

Self Esteem

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International

Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 Training On-line Recently someone asked me a question about training on-line so I thought I would share the answer in a post. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Training

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

A Telephone Etiquette Test

How to get Office fat fast.

Trending Sources

Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day

Tandem Social Networking

Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

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

Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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

Calendar "ah ha"

Go with your gut feeling!

Repeating Headers and Footers while in Sections

When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Admin Buddies

We did it Canada!

Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Dealing in real time.

When your voicemail goes awry.

Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

I gave at the office

Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

We have a winner!

Contest!

What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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

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

Taking stock

We don't know what we don't know

Playing nice in the sandbox

Whose meeting is it anyway?

A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Colour Coding Works.

Spring cleaning on the blog

Are you prepared?

When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Do you like what you do?

Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

The Little Engine That Could.

Training On-line

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