Monthly Archives: September 2007

Personal Grooming – Fingernails

Fingernails should be maintained at all times. This includes both ladies and gentlemen.  The hand can divulge a great deal of information about someone’s personality and work habits.  Nails should be clean, evenly cut, and cuticles pushed back. Professional manicures … Continue reading

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Exchanging Business Cards

The savvy businessperson will have a business card with them at all times. This includes the job searcher who is not currently employed by a company and the housewife who may be interested in scheduling play dates for her children. … Continue reading

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Do Not Ask – Cost is a Forbidden Topic

A neighbor of mine is notorious for asking the price of everything I, and all my other neighbors, buy or do. After awhile, it has become quite annoying.  Despite my comments avoiding the answer to the question and my direct … Continue reading

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Divorce Announcements

It is inappropriate to send out divorce announcements or to have a “it’s finally over” divorce party. Family and friends should be notified in person or by phone. Even though it may be tempting to announce your divorce to the … Continue reading

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Phone Etiquette – Disconnected Calls

Have you ever been disconnected in the middle of a telephone conversation?  Or perhaps you were being transferred to another department and your call was dropped.  When a disconnection occurs, frequently both parties quickly try to call one another back … Continue reading

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Funeral Etiquette – What and What Not to Say

I recently experienced the loss of my father. Other than my grandparents funerals, it was the first time I experienced a funeral as an immediate family member. An experience no one can truly understand until they have gone through it. … Continue reading

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Office Etiquette – Standing Up

Standing when someone enters your office is a means of showing respect. In today’s business environment, both males and females should stand to greet a guest or supervisor. However, it is not necessary to stand for individuals who frequently enter … Continue reading

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Cell Phone Etiquette on the Golf Course

In a recent survey, golfers placed cell phones on the top ten least wanted list. Yes, the high tech, can’t live without it, cell phone was listed right along with mulligans, neglected bunkers, and unsolicited advise. Cell phone etiquette on … Continue reading

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Teleconference Etiquette

Teleconference calls, also known as conference calls, allow people from many different locations to communicate. A teleconference call should be planned and scheduled in advance just as any other meeting would be planned and scheduled in advance. Below are a … Continue reading

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Golf Etiquette – Silence and Stillness While Putting

Putting requires a great deal of focus.  All distractions should be eliminated if possible.  This would include talking.  A moment of silence is proper etiquette when a fellow golfer is putting. Movement can also be distracting to the golfer.  Stand … Continue reading

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