Office Pet Peeves in 2025 and How To Avoid Them
Working alongside coworkers can be a positive experience, as sharing duties with like-minded people makes the day go by faster…
Working alongside coworkers can be a positive experience, as sharing duties with like-minded people makes the day go by faster…
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So many people have reached out lately to ask if I would write something about how to transition back to…
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Ask the Etiquette Expert: Dear Diane, I love my job and enjoy my office mates with one exception. I work…
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We have all heard someone proudly declare, “I don’t care what other people think of me.” And, under some but…
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I was recently invited to speak at a women’s conference on the topic of What Women Do To Sabotage Their Career. I…
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You’ve probably heard the saying that reminds us to be careful with our thoughts, because thoughts become words, and words…
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Winston Churchill said, “The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” Horses tend to mirror…
There’s usually one (or two) in every office … the coworker who enjoys hearing the sound of their own voice, while office…
Q: Diane, what is the etiquette surrounding how a supervisor should go about posting employee requests for time off on the…
I recently wrote a blog on Huffington Post Business, Open Office Space Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts. Although there are numerous positive reasons…
At a recent interview with WGN Morning News (Chicago), we covered several etiquette tips relating to technology in the workplace. Not surprisingly, one topic…
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I know of a business that held their annual picnic in the heat of summer, using it as a company…
There’s an art to successfully supervising people. A great boss brings out the best in their employees; while a bad…
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This week is Administrative Professionals Week, a perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for the diligent work done by those…
Q: I work in an office that requires meeting over lunch at least twice a week. Recently, I can’t help but…
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Save the kisses for your pet. Imagine how your best client would feel meeting you for a business lunch, wearing a…
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A: Most people find it uncomfortable to correct someone addressing them by the wrong name, when doing so actually saves…
An article on Forbes.com refers to a Stockholm-based employer branding firm, Universum, which compiled a list of data citing traits…
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You’ve heard it from your mother and your boss, “It’s not just what you say, but how you say it…
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This week, after posting my Bouncing Back from Failure blog, I received several heartfelt emails from people sharing how timely a…
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The following excerpt is from my friends at The Daily Muse, an online magazine for the professional woman. Enjoy! “A…
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