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Cubicle Etiquette 101

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Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you are going to enter another staff members cubicle, make sure to knock first.

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Do Workplace Etiquette Rules Need to Change?

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What's your rudest workplace behavior? The etiquette police who are trying to keep up with the rapidly evolving world of mobile devices and their effect on the workplace probably would say the same. The results don't surprise Lisa Grotts , a certified etiquette consultant. More than 40 years ago, U.S.

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Are You Aware of Your Rude Workplace Behavior?

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Do you think other people in the workplace are rude? I've yet to talk to someone in the last 20 years who doesn't think workplace manners could be improved. Still, young workers aren't the only ones who are exhibiting rude behavior in the workplace. What are some other etiquette tips you'd like to see people follow?

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How a Lack of Manners Hurts Your Career

On The Job

The idea for this latest story I did for Gannett/USA Today came from the many complaints I've received over the years about workplace incivility. Gobbling away on the chips is not only distracting with your bag-rustling and your crunching but is seen as a breach of office etiquette. All because of those pork rinds. Look for mentors. "If

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Common Courtesy in the Workplace

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Home About Me Advertise Common Courtesy in the Workplace By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 10, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you always end up cleaning up after your colleagues? Do you neatly put all labels, papers, etc. on the printer table and then a few minutes later, you come back to a messy area?

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7 Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start in a New Job

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Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 23, 2010 7 Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start in a New Job Its a tough time to be entering the workforce. If youre in your first "real" job, there is a lot expected of you.

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11 Tips To Improve Your Performance

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Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Do you feel that there are too many negative people or things going about your office?

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