Following up on a second job interview: they said the selection process would be "very quick." It's now been two weeks without hearing back from them. Do I follow up? I'd be happy to be patient, but there's a twist.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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What is a proper gift to bring a same-sex Parisian couple when invited to dinner?
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posted by tarthur
on Aug 2, 2009 -
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Is it appropriate to use an email address given as a part of a donation to send a short thank you note, when the person making the donation through my website did not consent to me using their email address?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 29, 2009 -
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I've recently learned that someone I used to know from when we were both much younger, has died. I knew him only in the context of church and we'd pal around on those Sundays, but we hadn't spoken in years. It's been suggested to me, by my parents, who still attend the church (I don't), that I might play some music at the wake, since I'm a violinist. But it seems to me this might be inappropriate for a few reasons.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 22, 2009 -
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Should I explain why I (a 22-year-old female) am bald at an upcoming job interview?
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posted by gursky
on Jul 16, 2009 -
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Interview etiquette: do I call to follow-up on scheduling an appointment for an interview?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2009 -
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What's the proper etiquette when recommending up a potential contractor or vendor to the company I work for?
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posted by PFL
on Jul 16, 2009 -
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My husband and I will be attending the wedding of his nephew next weekend. The wedding is at 12:30-the reception is at 5:30. My husband wants us to wear one outfit for the wedding and another for the reception. I say no one else is going to change, and we should not. He says he is right and this is what we should do. Any thoughts on this?? Thanks
posted by JAD'E
on Jul 10, 2009 -
31 answers
Academic Resumefilter: The proceedings of a conference I presented a paper to were published in a special issue of a journal (and the papers under went an additional refereeing process). Should I include these under "journal articles" or must these be listed as "conference proceedings"?
posted by pseudonick
on Jun 27, 2009 -
14 answers
I just found out yesterday that someone that I cared very deeply for died a few years ago from an overdose of heroin. I have a few questions regarding the nature of his death and etiquette surrounding contacting his family.
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posted by zerokey
on Jun 26, 2009 -
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How can I politely decline to buy stuff from a coworker who is constantly selling candles, Tupperware, etc?
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posted by ShadePlant
on Jun 19, 2009 -
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I need to email an announcement about the death of my dog... but I am very emotional about it and do not want people to contact me via telephone with their condolences. I am having trouble drafting a sentence stating this that doesn't sound rude or like it's coming from a robot. Could you possibly help?
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posted by dobbs
on Jun 9, 2009 -
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Help me choose the wording for a t-shirt that pointedly calls people out on their terrible cell phone etiquette.
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posted by Roach
on Jun 9, 2009 -
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This sounds so dumb it's embarrassing, but I find the idea of flushing the toilet with the lid up to be seriously gross, imagining this spray of human waste clouding the bathroom with every flush. More often than not, this is how my roommate leaves the toilet and, one presumes, flushes. Is there a way I can say "Hey, dude, do you mind flushing with the lid down? Because it's gross to leave it up and squicks me out," without sounding like a complete loon? Or crazy or super anal? If your roommate asked that of you would you think he was just nuts? Would it be an unreasonable request?
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posted by anonymous
on May 30, 2009 -
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I've received a wedding invitation and I'm clueless on a point of etiquette. The invitation and reply cards are made out to "Mr. Indyz", not "Mr. Indyz and Guest." Does this imply that I am not expected or allowed to bring a guest?
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posted by indyz
on May 27, 2009 -
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A friend made a really sweet, but kind of awkwardly generous, gesture. How to respond gracefully, while still giving her an out?
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posted by Bardolph
on May 26, 2009 -
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I am super socially awkward. I don't really want to talk about that, but I do want some advice from you all about how to handle this party invitation like a normal person.
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2009 -
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Some of my coworkers are being laid off. I'd like to send out an invitation to a Happy Hour so we have a chance to get together informally before "the end". How do I word the invitation?
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posted by parilous
on May 18, 2009 -
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Throughout his introduction of President Obama, ASU President Crow referred to him as "Barack Obama", without the honorific. This bothered me immensely; I feel that it is only proper when introducing a President to refer to him that way throughout.
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posted by disillusioned
on May 13, 2009 -
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When doing a search on one of the grad school programs I'm interested in attending, I stumbled on an old article in my university's paper that profiled a woman from my current undergrad program who stated that she was considering entering the very same grad program I'm currently looking at. So, being curious, I googled her fairly unique name and sure enough, she attended the program and graduated from it in 2007 or so. So, is it weird/strange/inappropriate to email this person?
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posted by flamk
on May 7, 2009 -
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According to the google, I have up to a year after someone's wedding to get them a gift. Then why did I get an email that asks about my "unaccounted for gift" and how should I respond?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 27, 2009 -
34 answers
University-etiquette filter: I received a great grant and would like to thank the professors who helped me through the rigorous application process. Is a good bottle of wine a proper choice?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 23, 2009 -
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Why do some people find it necessary to take their cell phone away from their ear and speak direct into the microphone? It's not as if they are trying to speak in a lower vice to be courteous, or that they are using the speakerphone or push-to-talk function. I find it odd, I don't understand why and I don't really want to ask the person doing it (unless you do it, if so, "why"). Thanks!
posted by mhm
on Apr 21, 2009 -
35 answers
I have a friend who just discovered new social media and he has no boundaries. How can I tell him to back off without hurting his feelings?
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posted by micawber
on Apr 20, 2009 -
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Re: Work Interview Etiquette. I messed up bad. I don't know what to do or if I should do anything. The scenario (names will be changed):
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2009 -
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What is the etiquette and current wisdom regarding the practice of attaching your company logo to your emails?
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posted by mattdidthat
on Apr 14, 2009 -
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I'm headed to an all-inclusive resort in Cancun this weekend, and I was wondering about the tipping etiquette. Though officially, tips are included in the overall cost, I've read online that it's wise to tip anyway. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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posted by cider
on Apr 13, 2009 -
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Job search etiquette? So it has been three weeks since an interview, where the interviewer said it would take three or four weeks to make a decision. Is it wise/appropriate to send an email or make a call inquiring on the process? Does that look or sound desperate or keenly interested?
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posted by Gungho
on Mar 30, 2009 -
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My friend was expecting in early March, but still didn't call to announce the birth. Should I call or should I wait?
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posted by bitteroldman
on Mar 23, 2009 -
20 answers
Emergency last-minute wedding gift etiquetteFilter! Invite sort of says don't really bring gifts, but sort of says do. What do I do?!
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posted by paultopia
on Mar 19, 2009 -
22 answers
