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Time Management – Specify the Meeting Time

Try to avoid co-workers or colleagues taking away your valuable work time by practicing the following time management skill. The next time an individual asks to schedule a meeting time to go over something, set specific starting and ending times. … Continue reading

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Your Phone Voice in the Office

When speaking on the phone in an office setting, make an effort to keep the volume of your voice down. This is especially critical in  open office spaces or those with cubicles. Remember, your co-workers have their own work to … Continue reading

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Maintain Appropriate Subject Headings – E-mail Etiquette

When sending e-mail messages, be sure the subject heading is directly related to the topic of the conversation. If you are communicating with someone about a topic and change that topic, change the subject heading as well and start a … Continue reading

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Make Your Boss Look Good

Regardless of your job or career field, it is important to be your boss’s public relations specialist.  It is your responsibility to make your boss look good within the company and to clients outside the company.  Any disagreement or ill … Continue reading

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Begin Meetings On Time

Scheduled meetings should begin on time. Do not wait for late comers unless it is a client or boss.  Waiting for late comers is rude to the individuals who arrived on time and sends a message that it is all … Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News

You really need to know your manners around Mrs. Ohio ’92 Sandy Hyde, The president and founder of the Etiquette School of Ohio in Beavercreek was Mrs. Ohio USA 1992 More like this By Diana Blowers Contributing Writer, Dayton Daily … Continue reading

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Shaking Hands When The Person Is Not Seated Next To You

We are frequently introduced to others who are not sitting immediately next to us.  It occurs at events such as luncheons, board meetings and social occasions. Under no circumstance should you reach across the table in front of someone to … Continue reading

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Obscene Language in the Office

Obscene language is never appropriate in the office environment or any professional setting.  If you let obscenities fly, you may offend someone or ruin your opportunity for promotion.

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Handbags vs. Briefcases

Female professionals should choose between carrying a handbag or a briefcase.  Do not carry both at the same time. Depending on the one you choose to carry to meet your needs for a particular day or business meeting, be sure … Continue reading

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Office Etiquette is Gender Free

Office or business etiquette is often confused with social etiquette.  When you are in a professional setting, etiquette is gender free. For example, if a female employee is giving her male guest a tour of her company, she should hold … Continue reading

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