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Career Success A to Z: E is for Etiquette

Eat Your Career

Before we talk about etiquette, let’s first consider another e-word: Elevator. Elevators are like little floating bubbles of society with their own distinct etiquette. That’s how etiquette works and why it’s so important in the workplace. The word etiquette is often considered old-fashioned. The Impact of Etiquette.

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Instilling company culture across geographic divides

Workplace Insight

There will be differences, ranging from the internal platforms they prefer to appropriate office etiquette. Of course, there are non-negotiables of culture that also require nuanced understanding. When working globally, you may have several different audiences, each with its unique local culture.

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Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Professional Assistant Blog

Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?

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Dealing With Unreasonable Requests

Professional Assistant Blog

Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » The value of roleplaying in.

Service Untitled

What a perfect time to drive home behaviors that are not acceptable or non negotiable. Our role-playing then continues with more difficult tasks. Meet the needs and calm the angry customer. Focus and build skills that can handle the issues.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Customer loyalty needed to.

Service Untitled

Then comes the perks of loyalty; there is a greater resale value down the road, and stronger negotiating powers with the manufacturer. He wants advocacy, a willingness to pay a premium for his brand, and the possibility of more than one Ford parked in the owner’s driveway.