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Unusual Quotation:The Genius Of Compromise “Zhou Enlai combined utter fluidity with absolute resilience, like water, which espouses instantaneously the shape of whatever container it happens to fill, and never surrenders one atom of its own nature—-in the end, it … Continue reading
How To Write A Thank You Note After Your Job Interview
After the Interview: What You Say In The Thank You Note. Here are some tips based on Kelly Brown’s “Business Note Checklist.” Send your thank-you note immediately. An immediate follow-up to your meeting shows you would make a conscientious and … Continue reading
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Wedding Toast Samples
Examples of Wedding Toasts “Ladies and gentlemen, please stand with me as we raise our glasses in a toast to the bride and groom. (Pause) We wish you a lifetime of health and happiness.” *** “I feel honored to have … Continue reading
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Reagan and the Government-Haters
Reagan’s Terrifying Words by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” –Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan was a really nice man. I know this from personal … Continue reading
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SALES TIP:BUILDING CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS
Building Relationships: The Sales Process In America If you are trying to sell to Walmart, don’t even think about establishing a warm, cozy relationship between you and the buyer. Walmart strictly limits contact between vendors (sellers) and purchasing agents … Continue reading
How To Get Past A Telephone Gatekeeper
What You Say If The Person You Want To Speak To Is On The Phone Here’s a business etiquette tip that will help you avoid playing telephone tag. It is a marvelous way to get past gatekeepers, and speak directly to … Continue reading
WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR TEENAGER ABOUT DRUGS
Talking To Teenagers: Use “I” messages One expert, Dr.Robert Schwebel, offers this advice about parenting teenagers, which the whatyousay panel believes is valuable when you talk with your child about any serious topic, not just drugs: “Begin by expressing your … Continue reading
DON’T GUESS ABOUT SOME THINGS.
If you meet a couple–a man and a woman–don’t ever ask, “Is this your mother?” even if she looks many years older than the man. We know a lot of horror stories caused by this faus pas. Similarly, if you … Continue reading
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“USE” PEOPLE
“USING PEOPLE” CAN BE GOOD FOR THEM “It is better to get ten people to work than it is to do the work of ten.” –traditional saying Obviously, it’s better for you. Who really wants to work 80-hour weeks, week … Continue reading
IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS
GREAT COMMUNICATION QUOTES “I determined to be so clear that no honest man could misunderstand me and no dishonest one could successfully misrepresent me.” –Abraham Lincoln “The most important conversation you will ever have is the conversation you have … Continue reading
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