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Earbud Etiquette

by jill on January 20, 2010

Have iPods become part of your workplace?  The popularity of iPods and other MP3 players have brought with them an easy, unobtrusive way to listen to music at work.  No more awkward CD players, thank you.  But are you sending a negative message to those around you?  If you choose to plug in to your [...]

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Executive Etiquette Tip – Cubicles

by jill on August 12, 2009

Top 10 Tips for Cubicle Dwellers: Never enter someone’s cubicle without permission. Behave as though cubicles have doors. Do not enter before you have “eye contact permission” from the occupant. Never read someone’s computer screen or comment on conversations you’ve overheard. Resist answering a question you overheard asked in the cube next to you! Try [...]

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Executive Etiquette Tip – Phone

by jill on July 15, 2009

Use speakerphones sparingly.  Never initiate a call on speakerphone.  Ask the person you’re calling for permission before putting them on speakerphone, and then name everyone in the room with you.  VERY IMPORTANT – Participants should identify themselves whenever speaking. “Bob, this is Jane, I think we should consider…” And avoid using speakerphones in cubicles.  Your [...]

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