Skip to contentA colleague losing their job is never a fun moment. No matter if you’re the boss making the announcement or the coworker sharing the news with others, it can be challenging to adopt the right tone.Show respect to this other human being who is suddenly out of a job. Your other colleagues will hear the words you use and hear the tone of your voice. Ideally, they should get to hear that you are just relaying the information and not being gleeful or throwing veiled threats around.Here are the 5 most common situations in which you will have to tell someone that a colleague is...…Skip to contentA colleague losing their job is never a fun moment. No matter if you’re the boss making the announcement or the coworker sharing the news with others, it can be challenging to adopt the right tone.Show respect to this other human being who is suddenly out of a job. Your other colleagues will hear the words you use and hear the tone of your voice. Ideally, they should get to hear that you are just relaying the information and not being gleeful or throwing veiled threats around.Here are the 5 most common situations in which you will have to tell someone that a colleague is...WW…

Skip to contentYou only have a few seconds to make a good first impression on a phone call. Make sure you are polite and put the other person at ease. Otherwise, they won’t want to talk to you.How you start the phone call depends on the relationship with the other person. For business calls, briefly introduce yourself and state the reason for your call. For personal calls, first, ask how the other person is doing and if it is the right time to talk.You never want to offend the person at the other end of the call. Be sincere with how you start any phone conversation and make sure they feel...…Skip to contentYou only have a few seconds to make a good first impression on a phone call. Make sure you are polite and put the other person at ease. Otherwise, they won’t want to talk to you.How you start the phone call depends on the relationship with the other person. For business calls, briefly introduce yourself and state the reason for your call. For personal calls, first, ask how the other person is doing and if it is the right time to talk.You never want to offend the person at the other end of the call. Be sincere with how you start any phone conversation and make sure they feel...WW…

Skip to contentThe internet is full of stories of people dishing out petty revenge after someone takes their spot or blocks their vehicle. But, can the issue be solved without escalation? Of course.In general, when asking someone to move their car you should approach them from a polite point of view. Chances are that it was just a mistake. Tell them that they are blocking you and unless it is just a quick stop they should move their car.We are going to explore 5 different scenarios you may encounter, as well as a note when asking someone to move their car is actually impolite.Table of...…Skip to contentThe internet is full of stories of people dishing out petty revenge after someone takes their spot or blocks their vehicle. But, can the issue be solved without escalation? Of course.In general, when asking someone to move their car you should approach them from a polite point of view. Chances are that it was just a mistake. Tell them that they are blocking you and unless it is just a quick stop they should move their car.We are going to explore 5 different scenarios you may encounter, as well as a note when asking someone to move their car is actually impolite.Table of...WW…

Skip to contentIf you’re planning a hen night or another party, how do you say everyone pays for themselves? Asking might make you feel uncomfortable, but you may really be unable to afford such an expensive event on your own.Communicate the expectation that everyone pays for themselves already in the description of the event. At spontaneous get-togethers such as a restaurant visit, you can let the waiter know at the beginning that you would like to have separate bills – preferably in such a way that everyone present notices.Table of ContentThe cost of living is high, and bills take up most...…Skip to contentIf you’re planning a hen night or another party, how do you say everyone pays for themselves? Asking might make you feel uncomfortable, but you may really be unable to afford such an expensive event on your own.Communicate the expectation that everyone pays for themselves already in the description of the event. At spontaneous get-togethers such as a restaurant visit, you can let the waiter know at the beginning that you would like to have separate bills – preferably in such a way that everyone present notices.Table of ContentThe cost of living is high, and bills take up most...WW…

Skip to contentAnyone can call your phone at any time. Your voicemail message is like a virtual assistant, standing in your place when you’re not available.For this reason, it’s important to have a greeting that matches your personal brand. Even your friends and relatives should be greeted in a way that reflects your values.Table of ContentA good message for your voicemail consists of five consecutive components:For example:“Hello, I’m sorry, but I can’t take your call. Would you please state the reason or concern for your call? I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and...…Skip to contentAnyone can call your phone at any time. Your voicemail message is like a virtual assistant, standing in your place when you’re not available.For this reason, it’s important to have a greeting that matches your personal brand. Even your friends and relatives should be greeted in a way that reflects your values.Table of ContentA good message for your voicemail consists of five consecutive components:For example:“Hello, I’m sorry, but I can’t take your call. Would you please state the reason or concern for your call? I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and...WW…