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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 August, 2009 Warning! Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. There is a good purpose for them and they are definitely useful in a business setting. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Incoming text message.

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

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© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Lets enjoy our day together.© Why do we not use their full name? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. If I am told that I should have it in the next few weeks, or can expect to receive it in a couple of months, that doesn’t really help me with my follow up as it is not a definite date. Lets enjoy our day together.© I like to work with fixed dates.

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Lets enjoy our day together.© 23, 1 p.m.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Working for the Disorganized.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. That definitely can be a challenge. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. Lets enjoy our day together.© 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca