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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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7 Classy Ways to Handle Employee Resignations

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Therefore, we do use that as a motivating factor if teachers are looking for work in other environments such as retail, warehouse, restaurants, etc.,” Sometimes employees quit because they do not wish to abide by [rules and regulations], such as keeping their cell phones stored away while caring for children.

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Finding Joy and Friendship in a Pandemic-Induced Hobby

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I’m driving home from one of Atlanta’s popular new restaurants. I needed something to do—a hobby—that would force me to put my phone down and redirect my attention and my thumbs. We exchanged phone numbers and Instagram handles. Stitch Clubs were formed in more than 100 cities around the world. Generation Zen.

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Tips for the Traveling Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

Search for Loyalty Programs: Most admins know their traveler’s date of birth, phone number, address, and loyalty programs by heart but couldn’t even guess a digit in their own loyalty programs. Post on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to see if people have tips for sights and restaurants in your destination. Packing Your Bags.

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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

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If you’re interested in the restaurant business, this is the perfect chance to note what thrives overseas, be it individual dishes, types of cuisine or certain franchises. There’s a bond of trust that forms when your spouse is the only person you know in an entire country. This has been examined by professionals: A study from the U.S.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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He suggests trying things like calling your cable company and asking a phone rep to waive a late fee. Paterson has people who take his assertiveness training make reservations at a restaurant, then call back a couple of hours later and cancel. Learn it from the inside out. Pick a delivery mode. Email has pros and cons, Paterson says.

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3 Ways the Office Party Can Help Your Career

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Whether it's an office potluck or a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant, most workplaces have some type of holiday gathering. Mute your phone. These moments are what will form a new and better bond with your team, and that's a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Stick it in your pocket and leave it there.

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