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Business Etiquette for Women Entrepreneurs

Etiquette tips and guidelines for women in business. Information and advice on everything from handshakes to thank you notes.

Which is Politically Correct: Latino or Hispanic?

Hispanic and Latino are terms to define a region of origin, not a person’s race. Which term should you use? Hispanic or Latino? Does it make a difference?

10 Tips on How to Shake Hands With Confidence

A handshake is more than just a greeting. It is also a message about your personality and confidence level. In business, a handshake is an important tool in making the right first impression.

Business Etiquette Tips: The Handshake

Knowing how to shake hands in a business setting is important, but so is knowing when, and when not to shake hands. Here are guidelines to help you put your best hand forward.

IM Etiquette: Learning Lingo and the Rules of IMing

While instant messaging can be as simple as a few keystrokes, understanding the language of the IM community can often be a challenging task. This collection of articles and resources can help new users and messaging veterans learn both the lingo and the rules of IM.
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