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Cubicle Etiquette

Cubicle Etiquette

Now that many of us are returning to the office, people are going to be sitting in cubicles again. If you’re one of those people, you know that there can be a lot of distractions. Without office walls to separate you from your coworkers, you probably have to deal with a lot of background noise(…)

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How to Use Technology Without Annoying Your Coworkers

How to Use Technology Without Annoying Your Coworkers

Before the COVID-19 crisis, we certainly used technology to communicate at work. We made phone calls. We sent emails and instant messages. And maybe, occasionally, we participated in an online meeting or video conference call. But today, with many of us working from home, technology has suddenly become the primary way to communicate with clients(…)

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Surviving Awkward Moments

Surviving Awkward Moments

Human interactions can sometimes be so complex and awkward! If you’ve ever waved back at someone who wasn’t actually waving at you, or forgotten someone’s name two seconds after the person told you what it was, you know what I’m talking about. That’s why I particularly enjoyed this list of “The 11 Most Awkward Moments(…)

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Using Business Cards in International Environments

Using Business Cards in International Environments

I have business cards, but I must admit that I find it harder and harder to see the point of them. Quite often, I will ask a colleague to send me an email with contact information because that’s efficient and environmentally friendly. If you travel globally, however, think again. In many cultures, particularly Asian ones, the(…)

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