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Can knowing which fork to use help you in your career?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here are some etiquette articles I found on how to pass the salt and pepper , is it OK to ask for a doggy bag at a business lunch, how to entertain guests at a restaurant and even something on dining posture while eating. Tags: restaurant etiquette sharing the table with co-workers professional assistant what do I do first?

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Ideas for Administrative Professionals’ Week

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Here are a few things I think would be good gifts: · Paid membership to an administrative assistant professional association · Educational opportunities · Donation to a charity in admin’s name · Gift certificate · Luncheon either catered in the office or at a restaurant · Flowers · Saying thank you · Getting us a coffee.

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Planning the Perfect Holiday Party: Guest Blog

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If you're throwing your office party at a restaurant, bar, or other facility that provides alcohol, you can normally work out a set open-bar price. Allot an amount for each one, then start making calls to different companies to get estimates.

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Keeping one step ahead of your Boss

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If it is a lunch meeting do they want you to make a restaurant reservation or have lunch catered in? Things they may not have thought of. If you are organizing a meeting, is it a lunch meeting or do they need a boardroom? Have a list of questions and think ahead. If you are arranging travel, have your list ready. How many nights?

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The water cooler is leaking.

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Office talk, or water cooler conversations, can be just that: what did you do on the weekend, what activities are your children participating in, what great new restaurant you tried, etc. but what about when the conversation turns to gossip?

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When Using Your Cell Phone can be Bad Manners

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This includes checking out at the local store or fast food restaurant, walking down the sidewalk or in the mall, and driving. For example, dining with others in a restaurant, attending a meeting, completing a transaction at the store or bank, or speaking with a co-worker or client in an office.

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Calendar Clarity

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For instance: Subject: Patricia, Adele and Rita meeting to discuss Christmas Party Location: Large Boardroom, 5th Floor If it is a lunch meeting I enter the restaurant name, street address and whether a reservation was made.

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