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It can be hard to be around someone who smells like cat pee. The odor can be pungent and impossible to ignore. This may be a family member, a friend, or someone you work with. You aren’t doing them any favors by remaining quiet about it! Speak up and tell them so they can do … Read more
In a modern world where anything is possible and all of the information that you need is at the tip of your fingers, there is a lot of ways that students can choose to cheat on an online exam. Though some students remained to be honest with themselves, most of the students that took an … Read more
The writing, whether through an email, a text message, or in a letter, must meet certain parameters so that the message can be understood in the best possible way as if they were speaking face to face. Punctuation marks play an important role when writing, whether to pause (period, comma), to give intensity or emphasis … Read more
Everyone enjoys a nice plate of food – but only when the food is good and the time is right. Sometimes, we get offered food that we do not want. Unfortunately, in several scenarios, not accepting food might be perceived as rude and disrespectful. So, what should you do? Is it rude to not accept … Read more
A great way of business communication is sending a friendly reminder. Reminding someone about a task at work through email, message, or even face-to-face can come off as rudeness. However, like every other business communication success, there are ways to remind your colleagues politely. The trick lies in using phrases that are courteous, clear, and … Read more
Knowing how to politely ask for an update is an essential part of effective business communication. When you request an update, you want to ensure you are staying on good terms with your customer, colleague, or supplier. At the same time, you must achieve the outcome you require – a status update. A status update … Read more
“Did you sleep well?” is an extremely common question. While in most situations, this question can be answered simply and politely, this is not always the case. As we detail below there is a lot of nuance around how to answer questions regarding the quality of your sleep. If in doubt, a simple “Fine thank … Read more
It can happen to anyone anywhere. In the business world, we meet and greet so many individuals that we often forget names. A common problem people have is putting a face to a name or the other way around. When we are in a professional setting, surrounded by our colleagues and business associates, it can … Read more
To decide if it is rude to ask someone if they are rich, factors such as tone of voice, the purpose for which the question is asked, how close you are to the person, the place, and the context in which it is, should be considered. The truth is that truly wealthy people will have … Read more
When you start a new job, like many others the initial days are busy. Once you settle down on the role and create your routine, the days seem longer and tasks shorter. Countless employees like you face this scenario when they start a new job. This often leads to boredom and you may feel stuck. … Read more