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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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Co-Workers Annoying You?

Professional Assistant Blog

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? Taking a break is good for your health, but its not a bar or a club. Home About Me Advertise Co-Workers Annoying You? If all else fails, wear ear plugs.

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A Better Cup of Coffee to be More Productive!

Professional Assistant Blog

This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough.

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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

Professional Assistant Blog

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. Did your co-worker, significant other or a client give you a surprise by coughing and sneezing around you? Dont you wish you could be where they are (to the left) instead? It happens each and every year, even if you end up getting the flu shot.

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Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up?

Professional Assistant Blog

The other way is to get off on a lower floor and either walk the difference, which can be great for your health (read my post on Walk Into A Better Life for more tips) or wait for the next ride. This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights.

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Retrieve Your Files With Ease

Professional Assistant Blog

I gave in my health card and was asked to be seated. B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer. I remember going to a walk-in clinic (doctors office) for an ailment at the time. It was interesting to see that there were numbers on the side of them.

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