Recent Posts by Rosalinda

Inviting An Ex to Your Wedding

Posted by: Rosalinda | June 13, 2017 at 6:12 am

wedding etiquette, guest list, social skills, ex-boyfriends

Does an "ex" belong at your wedding? Well, it isn't just "your" wedding...and the compromising begins.

Respect, not selfishness or jealousy should guide the planning of the wedding guest list. From the audience: Q: My fiancé and I are having a huge argument about this...

Do Public Servants Have The Right To Curse?

Posted by: Rosalinda | June 9, 2017 at 6:43 pm

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Another explicit expletive by another public servant

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, etiquette, communication, public servant

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) was not mincing words on Friday. During a speech in New York, she dropped several F-bombs to express her frustration with the White House and...

How To Handle An Awkward Situation With Your CEO

Posted by: Rosalinda | June 9, 2017 at 1:51 am

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having lunch with a CEO, business dining etiquette

Spending time with your CEO can be eye-opening.

Any amount of time you get with your CEO, is an incredible opportunity. It's an opportunity to get noticed through your communication and social skills. Use this time with him/her wisely. And never squander away this opportunity as a gripe session. Here is...

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8 Ways To Maturely Handle A Workplace Friendship Break-Up

Posted by: Rosalinda | June 8, 2017 at 1:06 pm

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Workplace friendships can help make the workday much more pleasant.
Becoming friends with coworkers is common and natural. Some workplace friendships even blossom into life-long romances. However, sometimes workplace friendships turn into cliques, leaving other relationships idle or undiscovered. Cliques or groups usually form naturally because it's convenient, schedules sync, you work in the...
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11 Ways To Undo Your Professional Image This Summer

Posted by: Rosalinda | June 6, 2017 at 5:48 am

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Don't get caught being overexposed at work.
It's time to shed our winter coats, bulky boots, scarves...but wait, can shedding our winter wardrobe go too far? Most workplaces in the United States have air conditioning, eliminating the need to strip down to our tank tops and short-shorts. Dress codes can vary by industry and geographical locations....
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7 Ways to Decline a Request for a Business Recommendation

Posted by: Rosalinda | May 18, 2017 at 4:32 am

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When you provide a professional recommendation or testimonial, your name and reputation is attached.
Do you cringe when someone asks you for a business testimonial or recommendation? Do you often get asked by people you've just met because of your position or name recognition? Anonymously filling out a, "Rate my presentation" questionnaire is one thing, but when someone asks...
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7 Business Networking Tips and Techniques

Posted by: Rosalinda | May 10, 2017 at 8:57 am

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Attitude and techniques can help you hate networking a little less.
Is networking necessary? Not if you are content in your job and never plan on leaving the company. Let's hope the company is willing to along with your plan. Networking can seem dull, a waste of time, and fruitless; except for the freebies that...
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Wedding Day Tip Guide

Posted by: Rosalinda | May 9, 2017 at 6:00 am

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Wedding Day Tip Guide

5 Wedding Day Tips
Today, weddings are different than say 25 years ago. It seems that the focus is more on the anticipation of the 'partay' than the ceremony. The atmosphere seems to be less sacramental. Still, there are time-honored traditions and behavior that is expected at weddings. Traditions like:

arriving on time.
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National Honesty Day

Posted by: Rosalinda | April 30, 2017 at 5:47 am

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April 30 is National Honesty Day.
In some cases being honest is not easy or the wisest thing to do, especially in the workplace. Picture this: Only yesterday, your boss was a brunette with a mainstream hair style, but this morning he walks into the office beaming with delight and confidence showcasing his new cut...
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How to Split the Check Without Ruining the Evening

Posted by: Rosalinda | April 27, 2017 at 5:03 am

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The process of splitting the check can ruin the most pleasant dinner.
Dining out with friends can quickly turn disagreeable, when the check is presented. And, depending on how everyone handles this all too frequent occurrence, relationships and stomachs can turn sour. Q: If I only order a salad and soft drink, why am I expected...
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