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Ten Commandments of Getting Along with People

Ian's Messy Desk

Discourage gossip. It is a mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable. Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves. Refuse to talk of another’s vices. It is a waste of valuable time and can be extremely destructive. Be careful of another’s feelings.

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10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Being cheerful not only makes others feel good, it will make you feel good as well. Keep an open mind : Don’t argue with people. Learn to discuss. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Don’t point out the speck in the other person’s eye while ignoring the plank your own.

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The E-tiquette of E-mail

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Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. This will make it easier for the reader to follow the chain of e-mails. Watson, Jane, J. Watson Associates Inc., Tel: 905-820-9909, Email Salutations, [link] , (accessed October 22, 2007) (Used with permission) Watson, Jane, J. Watson Associates Inc.,

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