Forbes: 10 Workplace Habits That Could Cost You Your Career
10 Workplace Habits That Could Cost You Your Career
Meghan Casserly, Forbes Staff
….Constantly checking your smart phone conveys a real sense of arrogance, says Princeton, New Jersey-based communication coach Matt Eventoff.
Put the BlackBerry down,” says Eventoff, “especially if you’re in a meeting.” Turn it off, put it away, leave it in your office. “If you’re waiting for a particular, time-sensitive email, let your coworkers know beforehand,” Eventoff says, “Otherwise your BlackBerry has no place at the meeting.”
…“It’s very rarely that emails are being perceived as too meek,” says Eventoff. “As email has no tone, no emotions, no intonation, it’s very easy for your short emails to be perceived as pushy, demanding or impatient.”
HOW TO BREAK IT:
If poor email habits persist, bad feelings are bound to brew in a team, Eventoff says.
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