Comments on: Someone's got to speak up…

By: Carmen

Carmen — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:49:43 +0000

When it comes to bad breath, there’s no faking the funk.

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By: leinmiller

leinmiller — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:31:34 +0000

Taryn,
An uncomfortable situation that I have come across far too many times is a fellow female professional who is dressed very unprofessionally. I don’t mean that they have to be wearing expensive clothes, but they do need to cover their tata’s and not have a skirt that rides right up when they sit down. It simply has me focused on their clothes, or lack thereof, rather than their message.
Pam

By: hicksgirl93

hicksgirl93 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:31:17 +0000

Wow! This post is straight and to the point. Very touchy indeed. However if you hadnt encountered it OFTEN, you wouldnt need to discuss it. Great reminders!

By: Robert Minskoff

Robert Minskoff — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:21:00 +0000

Good points. Here is mine;
No matter where you are, put you phone on vibrate!!!
There is no such thing as a cool ringtone, or one that is not completely annoying.
I dont care who is calling you and when. Odds are it is not important.
If you cant feel the vibration (a common complaint. If it is important, whoever is calling will leave a message.)

By: Dennis Lynn

Dennis Lynn — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:13:58 +0000

Taryn – you hit this one out of the park. These are not just “touchy” subjects but both are downright rude. Obviously it’s easy enough to prevent number one from happening – these are probably the same people I hear talking in a movie theater…number two might take a little proactive action but it too can be prevented with little effort. Thanks for pointing these things out – I’ll feel much better at my next networking event.

By: Social Techs Marketing, LLC

Social Techs Marketing, LLC — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:13:21 +0000

Taryn, excellent first point. It’s always especially courteous to just simply listen.

As for the breath comment, I hope this doesn’t actually brand a person. I’ve known some people who were incredibly smart and made good use of their smarts to drive excellent results for a business, despite their hygiene. I’d recommend that a person take stock if people are gently, or not so gently, stepping away from them. Perhaps they can then ask someone, who will be honest with them, if there’s anything they should know… Thanks for sharing such excellent tips!