tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.comments2023-10-31T07:32:56.123-04:00A Call for ClassUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-59452546806189719312013-05-05T22:27:06.030-04:002013-05-05T22:27:06.030-04:00What do I think of it? Well, not surprisingly, I ...What do I think of it? Well, not surprisingly, I think it's disrespectful and inappropriate but I'm sure this kind of thing happens all the time. Firms know that when they submit proposals, they've in effect made the information public, but there's an expectation that it will only be used as part of a proper competitive review, not as research for company documents. I used to put intellectual property disclaimers on all of my RFP responses but it didn't seem to make any difference. TorontoLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674804740038517454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-28313974276881274122013-04-29T16:03:51.098-04:002013-04-29T16:03:51.098-04:00Hi Louise, I recently had an experience with our P...Hi Louise, I recently had an experience with our Purchasing Department regarding getting proposals for a market research project. The Purchasing Department took the first proposal I received from a vendor, took out the vendor name and bid price, and sent it out to other vendors as a RFP for competitive bid. The research apporach and methodology in the first proposal was a result of multiple rounds of conversation between the vendor and myself, and I considered that as their intellectual property. What our Purchasing Department did does not seem right to me. What's your opinion? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-40797943393068808572013-04-21T15:00:52.860-04:002013-04-21T15:00:52.860-04:00What do you do when your adult college-aged relati...What do you do when your adult college-aged relatives parents' send you their thank you notes via email! Yes, that happens to us all the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-7732983371869596882013-03-05T21:57:46.063-05:002013-03-05T21:57:46.063-05:00Thank you for this article. I have been feeling do...Thank you for this article. I have been feeling down lately. For once, I counted my blessings. Despite my unfortunate circumstances in a few areas, in many more I am truly luckier than most. I need to be reminded of that sometimes. Things are indeed better than they seem sometimes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-22576889323233078442013-02-21T18:25:57.963-05:002013-02-21T18:25:57.963-05:00I don't notice. I'm 25 and I think of hat...I don't notice. I'm 25 and I think of hats more as accessories than protection from the elements. The reasons for this little bit of etiquette seem outdated to me. Frankly any rule around when you can wear what seems silly, with exceptions mainly based on words printed on clothing. At my grandmother's funeral there was a boy wearing a shirt that read "Do I look like I care?"<br /><br />It was the only time I remember being offended by someone else's outfit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12071745666752611607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-49522190113657134192013-02-13T09:25:07.634-05:002013-02-13T09:25:07.634-05:00I strongly agree with you on all points! I sought ...I strongly agree with you on all points! I sought out this site because I wondered why adult children(nieces and nephews)are not taking on the social responsibilities of giving gifts or sending cards to family members celebrating special occasions like weddings and births. Their parents do it all!!These kids are in some cases married and all range in age from 20's to 30's!! I'm wondering if anyone can explain this! Not bragging, just thankful that my own children take care of their social obligations on their own!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-55088406281414350322013-02-05T04:33:09.028-05:002013-02-05T04:33:09.028-05:00I am Very thank full the owner of this blog. Becau...I am Very thank full the owner of this blog. Because of this blog is very informative for me.And I ask u some thing You make more this type blog where we can get more knowledge<a href="http://www.nuatua.com/" rel="nofollow">Fatboy Bean Bag Chairs </a><br /><br />John Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14331974642051253835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-9524554877137221072013-01-07T05:34:28.521-05:002013-01-07T05:34:28.521-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.UK Call Centreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245148352148889360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-9946486834404492422013-01-06T23:27:46.624-05:002013-01-06T23:27:46.624-05:00How about this? These two adult children, my nephe...How about this? These two adult children, my nephew and niece, ages 21 and 24, live at home. My husband and I had made plans with their parents, my brother and sisterinlaw, well in advance to stop late morning (11 AM) for Christmas Day. We brought gifts (gift cards)and treats for all. Not only could my niece not be bothered to get up to see us, my sister in law felt compelled to write an email thank you note on their behalf. Part of me says, no more gifts, the other part is sad, because this is the first indication of their lack of appreciation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-49884763653853665902013-01-04T09:50:21.199-05:002013-01-04T09:50:21.199-05:00That's amazing that you take the time to say t...That's amazing that you take the time to say thank you on the phone. I think that's more than enough.TorontoLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674804740038517454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-89735597826954821742013-01-03T09:59:58.201-05:002013-01-03T09:59:58.201-05:00I am 13 years old when I get presents I write a li...I am 13 years old when I get presents I write a list of what I get and who from I then phone up who I got them from to say thank you for my presents they were great... Should I still do thank you cards?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-9226246813284694272013-01-02T03:20:19.905-05:002013-01-02T03:20:19.905-05:00Wow. I am so tickled to get a response. And such a...Wow. I am so tickled to get a response. And such an amazingly insightful one.(Because you nailed it, I think.) <br /><br />Thank you very much for giving your opinion. As my (mostly polite) spouse majored in psychology I believe that passive-aggressive thing shall resonate with said husband! Ha,ha<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-35447432505710347822013-01-01T18:15:37.846-05:002013-01-01T18:15:37.846-05:00Hmm, sounds like your husband was angry about bein...Hmm, sounds like your husband was angry about being obligated to go to a party with people he doesn't care for and decided to make a point by keeping his hat on. I must admit, although I care about etiquette, I sometimes succumb to passive-aggressive breaches of civility to make a point. I'm not proud of it. TorontoLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674804740038517454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-30098229288383867672012-12-23T07:08:13.635-05:002012-12-23T07:08:13.635-05:00My husband wore his Fedora -style hat to a family ...My husband wore his Fedora -style hat to a family Xmas party last night and, KEPT it ON the whole time. He's always been good about REMOVING a hat in the presence of ladies, so I was perplexed as to why his sudden turn-around. When I asked him, he couldn't seem to pinpoint why he (stubbornly) left it on. As we left , my hubby remarked that the party was 'filled with more pills (yucky peeps) than he'd seen in a long time. When I THOUGHT about it, I recall he did the SAME THING at LAST year's party w/ exact same 'pills.' I don't know if he feels somehow inadequate or less than and is 'acting out' by being so tacky and rude as to wear the hat, or what. He hails from NYC and my family are all South Carolina blue blood WASPs. Any ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-27754487877191652952012-12-07T12:09:19.350-05:002012-12-07T12:09:19.350-05:00Thanks for visiting Sue. Yes, the thank you follo...Thanks for visiting Sue. Yes, the thank you follow-up is often missed. I have however, had people follow up to tell me the call was not as productive as they expected!TorontoLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674804740038517454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-4214531098017969352012-12-07T12:08:30.732-05:002012-12-07T12:08:30.732-05:00Thanks Martin. Hopefully this post won't only...Thanks Martin. Hopefully this post won't only be read by people who are already in agreement :)TorontoLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674804740038517454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-53147581387378564812012-12-07T11:39:21.401-05:002012-12-07T11:39:21.401-05:00Good points, and the last one especially seems to ...Good points, and the last one especially seems to get missed: the follow-up thank you is simple courtesy!Sue Hornerhttp://www.getitwrite.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-84292347802058218752012-12-06T15:25:34.416-05:002012-12-06T15:25:34.416-05:00That's a great post, Louise - and those are th...That's a great post, Louise - and those are the steps I always use. I never like when someone e-introduces me without asking and then leaves the ball in my court. Etiquette is more important than ever in a world that moves so quickly.Martin Waxmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00898868111880010612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-43812025819822269022012-11-22T14:55:59.078-05:002012-11-22T14:55:59.078-05:00I hear you. My 8 year old has not yet learned key...I hear you. My 8 year old has not yet learned keyboarding skills at school yet his teachers regularly suggest he type out lengthy assignments. I don't want to do it for him because that defeats the purpose but when I look at the work posted outside his classroom, it is clear that many parents have done the typing (unless their 8-year-olds have a perfect grasp of spelling and grammar already :)) TorontoLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674804740038517454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-77619305317569357622012-11-22T14:51:03.212-05:002012-11-22T14:51:03.212-05:00I'm not familiar with this situation. In the ...I'm not familiar with this situation. In the cases where I deal with volunteers, I am also a volunteer. I guess the whole volunteer/volunteer coordinator/volunteer manager/paid staff relationship is a delicate one for everyone.TorontoLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674804740038517454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-72782339710447178082012-11-21T21:30:06.034-05:002012-11-21T21:30:06.034-05:00what about volunteers who complain about the Non p...what about volunteers who complain about the Non profit organizations staff, on the other side of the coin staff are underpaid and overworked as well and are trying their best to support the 1000+ volunteers of their organization. Staff truly appreciate everything a volunteers does, but when we are complained at by volunteers who think we sit at our desk and do nothing all day is extremely frustrating. Please keep in mind that most times "paid staff" are also covering multiple positions within the organization as well as taking on a 2nd job in order to work for the organization that supports its volunteers....mercnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-61652746715736570172012-11-21T10:38:57.568-05:002012-11-21T10:38:57.568-05:00I'm feeling the same frustration. I will have ...I'm feeling the same frustration. I will have to teach my children cursive as well. As you mentioned, font is the future. This may be so, but then why aren't the schools teaching children to use the keyboard before they let them use computers? My son is in Grade 4, is starting to get lengthy writing assignments, and has no basic tools for completing them. He can only print. He knows how to 'use' a computer, but not how to type. Monique Schuettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-62093924119263442062012-10-06T18:19:34.427-04:002012-10-06T18:19:34.427-04:00Hi Sara,
Thanks for the comment. When people co...Hi Sara, <br /><br />Thanks for the comment. When people complain about work that is done exclusively by volunteers, I usually invite them to join our committee. They usually don't. :)TorontoLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674804740038517454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-71246156090200530832012-10-03T16:48:28.066-04:002012-10-03T16:48:28.066-04:00These are great questions! Volunteers don't ge...These are great questions! Volunteers don't get paid to put up with complaints like this and they shouldn't either. If someone has a suggestion that would help a volunteer organization, there is a polite way to go about it. They just need to stop and think, and then act in a positive way. And if they don't like the way something is done and can't "complain" in a positive way, they can always volunteer the next time around and do it themselves, and if they aren't willing to do that, they shouldn't say anything at all!Sara Simonshttp://www.relief.org/volunteernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045831539694000111.post-66852805293065748452012-09-27T01:37:00.500-04:002012-09-27T01:37:00.500-04:00Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of streng...Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.Anti Money Launderinghttp://aml-assassin.comnoreply@blogger.com