Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MARCH 22, 2013
Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” 4) Start temping immediately.
Tips From T. Marie
AUGUST 19, 2011
The questions arise, when we begin to think about applying traditional etiquette rules to this progressive style of communication. I have texted friends to arrange a meeting, I’ve used Facebook to announce my unborn child’s gender, and I have e-mailed my fair share of resumes to employers. Can we text an RSVP?
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Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. For example, addressing the Minister of (insert govt agency here) is it Honourable so and so or Mr. or Ms. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
For example, if my boss was invited to a movie premiere, I would take a post-it note and write: You are free this evening. Money/gifts contributions etiquette. Whenever my boss would receive snail mail or an invitation, we had a pile or folder that either needed his signatures or we needed an answer from him.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 31, 2009
You would be surprised how many misspelled words get in there by mistake; for example, instead of pressing Change you press Add to Dictionary when you are going through your SpellCheck.
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2009
For example, "Further to our conversation this morning, attached is a template letter that should meet your needs." For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. What do you want? Next, state the purpose of your e-mail. What are you e-mailing them about? Point being.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JANUARY 31, 2010
The art of saying thank you can sometimes get lost in our busyness, but here are some examples of times it would be nice to send a card from work: To thank presenters who speak at your workplace. It is an American based company and I am in Canada, but the cards I sent were all received within a week. What a neat idea for businesses too.
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