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It's hard to say 'no' at work. Etiquette experts told us how to get better at it.
Setting boundaries and politely declining extra work that would impact your job is "an important professional skill," said ...
First time flying first class? Here are etiquette tips to avoid being the most annoying person in a premium cabin
New to flying first or business class? Etiquette tips include respecting other premium passengers' privacy and not hogging ...
Etiquette expert shows the ‘correct’ way to eat a banana — and people are appalled by it: ‘You offended the entire world’s population’
An etiquette expert is rocking people’s worlds by claiming that there is a right and wrong way to eat a banana. While most ...
13 Surprising Reasons Some People Have Better Manners Than The Rest of Us
Nothing teaches humility like a personal setback. People who’ve faced struggles—loss, failure, heartbreak—tend to develop a ...
Wells Fargo shares rise after Fed ends growth freeze
Wells Fargo shares rose more than 3% in premarket trading on Wednesday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve lifted a longstanding ...
Miss Manners: How to deal with solicitors in a ‘no solicitor’ building?
Dear Miss Manners: I work in an upscale office building in the downtown core. Our building is supposed to be solicitor-free, ...
Dear Miss Manners: What’s the polite way to brush off solicitors?
"Is it impolite to say there is no soliciting in the building, or should I take their card and just say I will pass it on, ...
Miss Manners: I opened the office door and only then realized it was an unwanted visitor
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I work in an upscale office building in the downtown core. Our building is supposed to be solicitor-free, but on occasion we get walk-in solicitors, companies trying to sell their ...
Anchorage Daily News5d
Miss Manners: Our office has a no-solicitor policy, but they show up anyway. What do I tell them?
Miss Manners would have you text back that you are “Glad they are enjoying the gift.” This will reassure the sisters-in-law ...
Houston Chronicle3d
Business Etiquette, Vital Manners & Cross Cultural Communication
Business etiquette and manners that take into consideration a diverse audience helps improve communication in the office. Mannerisms and methods of communication vary among cultures. Some ...
Coastal Review Online5d
When fishing, Justin Manners heeds Ben Franklin’s advice
Failing to plan is planning to fail,” goes the old adage and it is angler, charter captain, HVAC tech and Richlands resident ...
Houston Chronicle4d
Ten Business Etiquette Tips
Good business etiquette practices start from the top, but employees at every level can help promote good business etiquette. When a meeting is necessary, be mindful of other attendees' schedules ...