On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview. Send an email within the first day of an interview, then send a handwritten note by the next day. Don't swear or use emojis in your email.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap A Telephone Etiquette Test Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. While forms of technology are making inroads into the communication process, the telephone is still an important source of contact with people. Thanks for visiting!

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On The Job

MAY 19, 2017

When I was a child, my mother began nagging me the day after Christmas to write thank-you notes to all my aunts and uncles who had sent me gifts. While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

Hello Readers - 8 months ago, a reader asked me a question about fraternization and social etiquette at work. I was so excited to see your email and as I read it, I thought it would eventually end on a high note. However, very rarely will advice come in this form so it’s up to you to figure out how to solve the gap.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

I wanted to dedicate a post on proper rejection etiquette when you are the one having to tell bad news to someone. Do not ignore their emails or calls when they follow up asking about status or the final outcome. Call them, send an email, and speak with them in person. When you can afford it, send a thank you gift.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2012

We are often asked about doing etiquette seminars/programs onsite for administrative professionals across the country. Etiquette expert, Anna Post, Emily's great-great granddaughter will present this program via our friends at Business Management Daily. Rudeness isn't just bad form: it's bad business. Email etiquette.

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