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Survive the Holidays With The Etiquette ABC's |
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Written by PJ McGuire
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A warm smile goes a long way to making everyone’s holiday season less stressful.
Bring a small token of appreciation for the host when attending a holiday party at someone’s home.
Cake (specifically fruitcake) is only an appropriate gift when you know the other person likes them.
Double dipping is disgusting and unsanitary. If you would like sauce or dip place it on your plate and double dip until your heart (and tummy) is content.
Electronic elves, flashing lights and dancing Santas are best kept at home. Decorations in the office should be minimal.
Follow proper protocol when giving business gifts; be aware of cultural and religious differences.
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Rude Behavior in College Classrooms is Often a Matter of Course |
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Written by Lisa Black
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College students more disrespectful, professors find
Lee Shumow doesn't want to text her students, or be their friend on Facebook, but to their chagrin prefers an old-fashioned way to communicate: e-mail.
The educational psychology professor at Northern Illinois University appreciates when students take the time to reply. It's an extra treat when they don't begin their message with, "Hey, Lee."
She and many of her colleagues believe such informality has seeped into the college classroom environment, citing student behavior that's best described as rude or oblivious. As students begin a new semester this month, instructors bracing for yet another onslaught blame technology for creating a disengaged generation whose attention is constantly diverted by laptops, phones and iPods.
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Soft Skills: Crucial to Weathering an Economic Storm |
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New white paper - Soft Skills: Crucial to Weathering an Economic Storm
Click here to download it for free.
This report examines three ways companies benefit from the development of their employees’ soft skills. Developing a strong professional presence and related soft skills in employees will increase a company’s success and add to its bottom line by:
• Building brand credibility • Reducing workforce turnover, and • Retaining diverse talent.
Click here to download it for free. |
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