Workplace Etiquette

How to Pick Drinks for a Corporate Christmas Party

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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For most, a corporate Christmas party is a great chance to mix genuine fun and camaraderie. However, when planning this type of function, you want to be sure that you cater to a wide variety of tastes. Here are a few key ideas to help you get ... more »

How to Practice Business Etiquette When Using Cell Phones

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Cell phones have revolutionized the way we do business by providing a mobile link between business and client. Using a cell phone wisely avoids etiquette problems and maintains a positive image for your business... more »

How to Provide Constructive Criticism

By NYLady

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One of the hardest things to do, both in the workplace and in your personal life, is to criticize someone in a constructive and non-threatening way. The next time you have to dish out criticism, try these tips to help you deliver the bad news in ... more »

How to Stop infidelity at work

By smilesatme1

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Infidelity usually start at work because everybody does go to work and stay more than with their partner whole day. It should be illegal to have a coworker affair if the person is married. Company should imposed a rule about adultery at work. And ... more »

How to write a thank-you note in under five minutes

By LadyKatyMaty

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A simple "thank you" can be hard to write when they are for someone you don't know very well. If a heart-felt letter is not in order, then you can follow these steps to getting your card out quickly... more »

How to Write Using Proper Business Style

By sdwriter68

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When writing a business letter or memo you need to keep it professional and simple. Make sure you use a proper business style. This will help avoid misunderstandings in the long run... more »

How to Accept Criticism

By joshcrank

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Few people enjoy having their ideas, actions or behavior criticized, even when the criticism is expected. But by facing criticism with the right attitude, you can preserve positive relationships with your critics and learn about yourself in the ... more »

How to Act as Supervisor in His Absence

By Author1947

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If you are a lead worker, or an assistant supervisor, you may be called to take the lead when the supervisor is ill or on vacation. This transition is a difficult one, especially since it is short term... more »

How to Advice from a Published Author

By Jiggs

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So you want to write a book! Everyone does. Here's how to convince an editor he or she doesn't want to deal with you. HOW TO KILL YOUR CHANCES WITHOUT EVEN TRYING.. more »

How to Attend Military Command Holiday Parties

By DeborahLeigh

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Command-sponsored holiday parties--don't you just love them? The rank and file cluster in banquet halls like hungry water buffalo while grazing through soggy hors d'ouvres and waiting too long in line for a drink. Lacking the homey coziness of a ... more »

How to Avoid Being One of the Most Annoying Coworkers

By Enlightened1

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Most workplaces have annoying coworkers, like the Limelight Hog, who declares (s)he deserves acknowledgment for other’s efforts or the Wet blanket, who denounces the ideas of other team members, among others who make collaboration difficult. Here ... more »

How to avoid dating a co-worker

By Ron Auerbach

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This article will give you some tips on avoiding an office romance. From the author of the upcoming book entitled "Think like an Interviewer: Your job-hunting guide to suceess.".. more »

How to Be a Leader, Not a Boss

By MLCooper

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Working in management, I have always hated the title of “boss”. It has so many negative connotations. Bossing people around is not my idea of being an effective manager. It is also not my idea of being an effective human being. I want to be ... more »

How to Be a Receptionist

By meemee67

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Receptionist plays a very important role in the company they work for. They are the first person you see when you walk in. Creating a good impression is not only important but vital to this title and role. Here are some tips to help you become ... more »

How to be an effective e-mailer

By lucyxford

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E-mail is hands down one of the most important communication tools out there. Most of us rely on e-mail heavily in our jobs, and also use it daily for personal reasons. You need to be an effective e-mailer because it's part of being an overall ... more »

How to Be an Effective Team Player

By Paul McDaniel

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Everyone must at some point or another work in a group or in teams. Whether it be for work, school, sports, or other activities, teamwork is an important part of life. That being said, some people know how to function in a group or team more ... more »

How to Be Fit for Promotion

By amalchick

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While your managers are staring at the walls and sorting their brains out on how to replace those moving on or the boomers retiring, don't stay in your cubicle praying that you will get the promotion simply because it's your turn! Start planning, ... more »

How to be Friendly but Professional

By sdwriter68

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One of the challenges for working professionals today is being friendly but professional. As a Human Resources professional, I face this challenge everyday. I need to be friendly to remain approachable. Yet at the same time I need to be ... more »

How to Be Prepared for a Job Interview

By MLCooper

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A job hunt is challenging. However, most of it takes place on your time, in the privacy of your own home and at your own pace. When you get that call to come in for an interview, everything changes. Now you have to present yourself to ... more »

How to Become Successful with Customers

By CaptainLuke

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In todays retail world, the most successful people are the ones who know how to react to customers. In this article I will explain some things that will help you become the perfect people person in retail... more »

How to Behave At a Corporate Party

By kwsajdak

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Corporate parties can be a blast. You’re pent up at work with your peers for 40 hours a week every week and stay ignorant to what they are like outside of their respective cubicles. For a few hours, you get to socialize in a setting that’s not ... more »

How to Behave at an Office Party

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Although your office may tout an office party as a social event, you should not treat it as such. There are certain rules of conduct that your boss and co-workers expect from everyone. Save your wild side for a gathering with your friends and ... more »

How to Bomb an Interview

By Maghan Lusk

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There are plenty of articles that tell you how to be a paragon of interview prowess, but few master juggling the bulleted lists to become the candidate of every employer’s dreams. Naturally, it’s easier to focus on your strengths than weaknesses. ... more »

How to Buy a Christmas Gift for a Co-worker

By ehowNellie

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Despite spending a majority of your time with them, co-workers can often be hard to find gifts for... more »

How to Call in Late to Work

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Whether you overslept or just didn't budget enough time to get out of the house on time, calling in late for work is one of those life skills you need--especially if it happens on a regular basis. Here's how to let your boss know not to expect ... more »

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