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Bathroom Business

Going to the bathroom in the office is something no one wants to talk to about. Recently the company I work for switched offices and here the bathrooms have a key. Oh, there are other perpetually unlocked bathrooms as well, … Continue reading

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New Yorkers Have a Phobia

I have decided that every New Yorker has a mass phobia. Everyone is absolutely terribly and wholeheartedly afraid. Of what? Of being left behind by the subway train. This is the only possible conclusion! This is why they push to … Continue reading

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Elevator Etiquette: Get The F#&% Outta The Way

We recently switched offices, which is great for a plethora of unimportant reasons. One of the few unfortunates of this move, however, is that we are now in a building with an elevator. The elevator itself isn’t a big deal … Continue reading

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Restaurant Social Skills

A lot of people who go out to business meeting at restaurant do not know how to be social. They are incredibly rude to the service staff and don’t think that there is anything wrong with this. When you’re out … Continue reading

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There Is A Difference Between Polite And Faux Politeness

I overheard someone complaining about their food. My friend and I get lunch at this little takeout Chinese food place. It’s pretty good and we attend there fairly regularly. This one woman gets her food, proceeds to sit down, pick … Continue reading

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Your Twitter Social Skills?

A few weeks ago a friend of mine after spending a solid decade of his adult life working towards it got himself a television show. The show seems to be a hit and as a result his Twitter account once … Continue reading

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Help! I am Dangerously Unpopular

Many people have recently asked me, “Why are you so popular?” It is not because I am young, attractive, shallow, wealthy and ruthless (although those things help). It is because I know to talk to people. Social skills and conversational … Continue reading

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General Public Politeness

This morning I encountered one of the most obnoxious subway riders EVER. Not only did this girl talk loud enough so that the entire car could hear her, she blasted obscenities at a whim in front of kids, was popping … Continue reading

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