One of the people I work with is a freelance writer. The other night she was out with some new acquaintances, one of whom is a big executive in his industry. They got to talking about her job, but he … [Read more...]
Getting Political Online
With election season heating up, I’ve noticed more and more political posts on sites like Facebook and Twitter. I’m all for being politically active and showing your support for a candidate, but some … [Read more...]
Be Civil When Asking For Help
The other day a friend of mine was leaving a restaurant when a young woman approached her and asked for directions to a business that she said was meant to be nearby. My friend had never heard of the … [Read more...]
Sending LinkedIn Requests To Strangers
My biggest pet peeve is when people I don’t know send me a request to connect on LinkedIn. What’s even worse is when there’s no photo to put a face with the name, or they don’t include a message that … [Read more...]
Finger Foods: Practicing Proper Dining Etiquette
A friend of mine emailed me to express her shock at the poor table manners she’s been noticing at various work functions lately. “We’ve seen several people in the past few months use their fingers to … [Read more...]