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Tip of the day

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Editor| Leave a comment

If during a meeting you can’t achieve ‘mutual liking’ with your counterpart then strive your utmost to create a relationship of ‘mutual neutrality’. This tactic works effectively far more times than one might initially expect.

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Your questions answered

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Editor| Leave a comment

Q - We have all heard the phrase ‘opposites attract’. However isn’t it true that we are attracted to people with similar beliefs, prejudices and interests? Can you shed any light on this?

A - I’ve thought about this and no, regretfully while I agree with the thinking about the implications behind your question, I have no worthwhile idea. Sorry.

I believe that we are attracted to people with similar beliefs etc. because we feel comfortable in their company. The fact that someone else thinks in a similar manner means surely that we can’t be wrong. We are comforted by the familiar, therefore similar outlooks gives us support and strength. In the case of opposites it is the excitement and challenge of something outside of our experience. – Editor

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Your questions answered

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Editor| Leave a comment

Q - Not to put too fine a point on it, the sales manger doesn’t like me. Or it seems that way. I’m not sure. The thing is, there isn’t a dialogue. I try. She doesn’t. is this reversible? If so, how? Thank you in advance.

A - Hmm. Ideally I’d like to know if their dislike of you is rational e.g. you did something wrong – or irrational inasmuch as they don’t really know you. Possibly their opinion is based on third-party opinion? In my early years, with regret, I was guilty of this cardinal sin. Not any more. Anyway, I don’t have that info re your background, and hers. So what crumbs of encouragement can I offer you?

What I’ve seen, time after time and candidly I didn’t believe it at first in situations similar to yours is this. If, and it is a BIG if, you can get them to like you or at least cease disliking you (I call this relationship neutrality) then they may well end up liking you more than had they started out liking you. Not always, but usually. Strange, but true.
I have a few ideas of why this might be but these are beyond the scope of this answer. So in a nutshell, seek advice on how to stop them disliking you. Be content (for a while) with that. Believe me, it can work. No guarantees – but hey, it’s worth a try, right? And it’s free!

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Office Romance: Truth or Dare?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Editor| Leave a comment

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With increasing frequency, employees interested in dating are toying with the notion that the optimal place to meet their potential spouse or life partner is at work.  And it seems to make sense, considering employees spend a third or more of their time each day at work.  Many young professionals are introduced to co-workers with similar interests and ambitions, develop relationships with them, and then wonder whether an office romance is even permitted according to company policy.

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http://www.thegalatasgroup.com/2011/02/08/office-romance-truth-or-dare/#

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Business Meeting Etiquette

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Editor| Leave a comment

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Business etiquette is essentially about building relationships with colleagues, clients or customers. In the business world, it is these people who can influence your success or failure. Etiquette, and in particular business etiquette, is simply a means of maximising your business potential by presenting yourself favourably.

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http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Meeting-Etiquette&id=11774

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Six Tips for Dating a Colleague

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Editor| Leave a comment

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Recent studies have shown that more employees than ever are putting in overtime, working hard at the office from dawn until dusk to make more money and impress their superiors. Since most of our time is spent at work, it’s a natural conclusion that many of us will find love at work, but it isn’t always as simple as that. When you make the decision to date a colleague, you have to consider your job as well as the other employees.

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/262866/six_tips_for_dating_a_colleague.html

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