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Workplace Communication Etiquette: Best Practices for Response Times and Setting Boundaries

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Holding doors, saying “please” and “thank you” and practicing good table manners—most of us are well versed in these common social etiquette behaviors. But as technology and work arrangements evolve, the rules governing workplace communication etiquette may need to do the same. Try to respond to emails within 24 hours.

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If Sending Christmas Cards Feels Like a Chore, Here’s How to Politely Opt Out

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But amid a busy season, the activity can create more stress than joy. Finding new rituals If holiday cards aren’t your thing, rest assured that you’re not breaking any etiquette rules. Cards are a tradition, but they’re not a mandate,” says Kristi Spencer, a Missouri-based etiquette coach and founder of The Polite Company.

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Escape The Desk: The Ultimate List Of Inspiring, Free Places to Work Remotely — Parks, Coffee Shops, And More!

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There is a certain etiquette and unspoken rule that comes to working remotely from a library and this is expected to be respected. One thing to remember about libraries (which may turn some remote professionals away) is that certain areas of a library may require visitors to be quiet.

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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less By Greg McKeown You won’t fulfill your dreams, change the world or make an impact if you’re simply reacting to everyone else’s expectations and requests through a bombardment of emails, meetings, calls and commitments. Excuse Me: The Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette By Rosanne J.

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Are Eu-Stressing or Dis-Stressing?

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Home About Me Advertise Are Eu-Stressing or Dis-Stressing? Do you feel tired and stressed throughout each work day? Unfortunately, stress is always going to be a part of our lives. The only people that are not stressed are the ones that arent alive. Eustress is the type of stress that makes you feel good.

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We Know We're Rude With Our Phones -- But We Don't Do Anything About It

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A recent survey finds respondents say that it's proper etiquette to put your phone away in meetings but 53% of them keep it out. Many people will claim that they need their phone in the bathroom so they don't miss important calls or texts or emails (really??), Work is stressful enough, right?

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Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500

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Home About Me Advertise Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 02, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel stressed at work? People get stressed all of the time. Getting rid of stress in your life can make you more productive , keep you healthy and even keep you sane.

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