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Judith Bowman is Professor of Music Education and Music Technology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she teaches online courses in music education and music technology.

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Data de nascimento
20th Century
Sexo
female

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Best for: People looking for a time capsule that explains lots of what’s wrong with business.

In a nutshell: Protocol expert offers some … traditional ideas about what is proper etiquette in the business world.

Line that sticks with me: “There is merit to the thought the more professional the woman, the longer her hemline.” The fuck?!

Why I chose it: Someone gave it to my husband (I think) and as someone who runs her own small etiquette blog (https://www.hownottobeanassholewhen.com/), I love reading up on what other people have to say.

Review: Do any of you read Ask a Manager? It’s a great website full of advice on workplace challenges. Just last week, there was a letter that discussed someone being fired for wearing a costume at work on Halloween, and then trick or treating in a meeting of high-level executives and clients. Pretty much all of the commenters on the site agreed that the trick-or-treating showed extremely poor judgment, but I was surprised at how many thought that just DRESSING UP ON HALLOWEEN showed extremely poor judgment. I get that I don’t work in finance, but my goodness I wish more people in business would pull the stick out of their ass.

That said, this book would probably be a perfect read for those who think that it’s a breach of professionalism for a woman to wear a suit in a color other than navy blue, black, or charcoal gray. But that’s not just it. It’s that every component of what Ms. Bowman considers appropriate protocol is focused on this weird manipulation and power game. I haven’t worked in the private sector in a dozen years (I’m a government gal), but holy shit. Picking a seat based on which has the most power? Offering my hand first for a handshake to show I’m dominant? Are we cavemen? The hell?

This is a two-star for me because there are some tips in there that can be helpful. But so much of it falls somewhere between eye-roll and throwing the book across the room. She judges a woman as unprofessional for not wearing make-up. She thinks the most important thing when introducing people is to make everyone’s status clear to everyone else. She repeatedly talks about control and power positions. In the sample statements she offers, she sounds like a robot.

Part of the book also suffers from being technologically dated. She seems to dismiss websites as fine to have but not necessary; she thinks what will matter most is the quality of paper stock promotional papers are printed on. She also has a whole chapter on gender but focuses on what women should be doing to fit in. It feels like it was written in 1981.

I love etiquette. I think it matters that we treat other people respectfully. But this book isn’t about any version of respect that I buy into - it’s about manipulating situations to get power and about conforming to very narrow ideas of what ‘professional’ means. Not cool.
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ASKelmore | 3 outras críticas | Nov 6, 2017 |
This book discusses the "new rules" for business etiquette. With chapters on introductions, small talk, networking, telephone skills, E-Mail, dining skills, presentations, The Meeting, Gender issues and Attire. This would be a good resource for anyone going into a field that they would have to be in an office environment.
 
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OHIOCLDC | 3 outras críticas | Jun 29, 2015 |
Don't Take the Last Donut
New Rules of Business Etiquette
by Judith Bowman

This 224 page guide to acting appropriately in business situations just totally captured my heart and blew my mind all at the same time. The wit and insight the author brings to this faithful teacher went a long way to help me see subtle yet major ways that could really impact work situations. The humor and lighthearted style of the easy read was priceless.

I was especially drawn to the personal examples, suggestions and even tests throughout that got me to understand how one approach could work over another. Who would have thought that something as simple as picking the client's favorite restaurant could actually make or break a deal. Being self-employed I was able to quickly see how crossing the I's and dotting the T's could make a world of difference. I would recommend this magnificent manuscript to anyone wanting that little edge at the office. Thanks Judith, it just makes so much sense.

Love & Light,

Riki Frahmann
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biunicorn | 3 outras críticas | Mar 15, 2012 |
A good primer for someone who doesn't know most of these roles... but I did. I was waiting for the 'new rules.' There isn't much new. I learned a bit about how to formally accept a business card and saw some confirmation about the pendulum swing back toward formal dress.
 
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jpsnow | 3 outras críticas | Apr 11, 2008 |

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Estatísticas

Obras
5
Membros
247
Popularidade
#92,310
Avaliação
3.8
Críticas
5
ISBN
17

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