Tell Me it's Not True
While
interviewing people for my last article, "Are you ready for Valentine's
Day?" article, I was a bit surprised at how similar dating etiquette is to
business etiquette. Surprising, isn't it? Well, let's take a closer look
and you can judge for yourself.
Fun
Most
of us agree that we want our dates to be fun. Why go out if not? The same is
true for our workday. In fact, those businesses listed on the Fortune 500's
list of "The Best Companies To Work For" focus on fun. These
businesses include the iconic Trader
Joe’s and the behemoth Google. These two businesses couldn't be farther apart
in size and by function, but one thing in common they have is "fun."
Communication
Communication
is imperative in the workplace to create and maintain our internal and external
customer relationships. It is no less important on dates. If a successful and
enjoyable date – relationships as well – is our goal, we need to communicate.
Can you imagine not communicating on a date?
Keeping it Real
Keeping-it-real
is being who you are with no pretense, no pretending, and no bravado. Those
with false personas are revealed relatively soon, are not trusted, and rarely
go far. Well, the same is true in the dating scene. We don't trust those who
boast riches or pretend to be the "good guy" when he is neither.
Cross that person off our dating list.
Make it Worthwhile & Meaningful
Acknowledgment
in the workplace is priceless, as everyone wants to feel that his/her work has
meaning and value. It is no different in our private lives. The
time we spend with another should have value. We yearn for the
realization of connection with another and that our actions mattered.
What thoughts?
What
similarities do you see between the two? Please share your
thoughts.
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Etiquette & Proper Behavior
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Irritating, Loud, Sick and Clueless Coworkers
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