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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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Or what about an elegant restaurant that has a dress code prohibiting shorts? Instead of turning someone away, a restaurant staffer escorts him to a private closet that has “loaner pants.” A couple of hours later, the happy patron pays his $200 tab; he will return to the restaurant nine times the next year.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

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For example, some spouses do not share a last name. Does your boss have allergies, special diet needs, medications (like epinephrine for bee stings?), Are there favorites of anything your boss likes - their coffee, restaurants, cafeteria lunch food, etc? Don't forget about official, company, school, and religious holidays.

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

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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. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Too much information.

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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. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

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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. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

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my advice when you suspect a co-worker has a problem with drug or alcohol is to alert HR.but have some specific examples available. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. One item Ive noticed is mood swings.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

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Example: If youre looking for a Blockbuster in Arlington, Texas you can send this text message: Blockbuster 76001 Pretty neat. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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