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Dear Heidi: Is it ever okay to correct your boss?

Ideally, yes. But it must be done carefully and respectfully. Remember your social codes, and think before you speak. Imagine this...

Dear Heidi: Is there a limit to empathy?

Heidi Dulebohn

Mar 24
3 min

Dear Heidi: Is there a limit to empathy?

When you put yourself in someone else’s shoes, how long should you stay there? Can you overstay your welcome? The simple answer is, it’s...

Dear Heidi: I’m about to eat in a restaurant. Where do I put my mask?

Heidi Dulebohn

Mar 15
2 min

Dear Heidi: I’m about to eat in a restaurant. Where do I put my mask?

There are definitely some new etiquette rules in play to protect you and your fellow diners when eating out during the pandemic. By now,...

Dear Heidi: Is it okay to invite someone over if your home is messy?

Heidi Dulebohn

Mar 8
2 min

Dear Heidi: Is it okay to invite someone over if your home is messy?

A true friendship is steadfast no matter how cluttered or uncluttered someone's life may be inside their home. Life is interesting...

Dear Heidi: What are your top etiquette tips to improve work emails?

Heidi Dulebohn

Mar 3
2 min

Dear Heidi: What are your top etiquette tips to improve work emails?

To mind your social P's and Q's in business emails, learn these five email etiquette tips Excellent question! Every time you commit...

Dear Heidi: Can I ask for payment via Venmo without discussing it first?

Heidi Dulebohn

Feb 25
2 min

Dear Heidi: Can I ask for payment via Venmo without discussing it first?

Money conversations can be awkward, but a friendly discussion about how a bill should be divided is smart and appropriate. We love our...

Dear Heidi: I think remote work is making me paranoid. Am I crazy?

Heidi Dulebohn

Feb 18
2 min

Dear Heidi: I think remote work is making me paranoid. Am I crazy?

We're going through a lot of changes right now. Be gentle with yourself but also aware. The global pandemic has changed our lives,...

Dear Heidi: How do you tell someone they're too extreme?

Heidi Dulebohn

Feb 2
2 min

Dear Heidi: How do you tell someone they're too extreme?

Open your social codes toolbox, pull out respect and diplomacy, and try to steer your friend or acquaintance toward a solid middle...

Dear Heidi: How can I stop giving my sister money?

Heidi Dulebohn

Jan 25
2 min

Dear Heidi: How can I stop giving my sister money?

It's tough meshing money and family, but setting clear boundaries and operating from the right mindset can help to guide your actions....

Dear Heidi: I don’t care for a coworker. How can I keep my attitude and demeanor professional?

Heidi Dulebohn

Jan 19
2 min

Dear Heidi: I don’t care for a coworker. How can I keep my attitude and demeanor professional?

Keep the end goal in mind. Search for commonalities, and keep things productive and professional. More than 7.8 billion of us are trying...

Dear Heidi: Can you reach out to a former colleague about a job if you haven't talked recently?

Heidi Dulebohn

Jan 11
2 min

Dear Heidi: Can you reach out to a former colleague about a job if you haven't talked recently?

Job seekers need to understand the importance of professional and personal networks to stay informed and connected. When it comes to a...

Dear Heidi: I forgot someone on a meeting invite happening in an hour. What do I do?

Heidi Dulebohn

Dec 29, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: I forgot someone on a meeting invite happening in an hour. What do I do?

People make mistakes all the time. How we handle it, however, can say a lot about who we are. “To err is human, to forgive, divine.”...

Dear Heidi: Can I ask my family to pick a charity to donate to rather than buy them gifts this year?

Heidi Dulebohn

Dec 14, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: Can I ask my family to pick a charity to donate to rather than buy them gifts this year?

I love this idea of promoting a cycle of giving, rather than buying family members holiday gifts they may not want or use. A charitable...

Dear Heidi: How do you build a polished, inexpensive professional wardrobe?

Heidi Dulebohn

Nov 23, 2020
4 min

Dear Heidi: How do you build a polished, inexpensive professional wardrobe?

Looking the part is important in a career. You should make an effort to be well put together — and you don't have to break the bank to do...

Dear Heidi: How can I get my friend to take no for an answer?

Heidi Dulebohn

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: How can I get my friend to take no for an answer?

When someone asks you the same thing over and over hoping for a different answer, it can be tough to deal with, but you can handle it. “A...

Dear Heidi: Is it petty to break up with someone for eating with their mouth open?

Heidi Dulebohn

Nov 11, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: Is it petty to break up with someone for eating with their mouth open?

That depends. How important is etiquette in your life? Many of us are fortunate to have been raised by loved ones who considered...

Dear Heidi: Why is it so hard to keep my temper when certain members of my family criticize me?

Heidi Dulebohn

Nov 2, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: Why is it so hard to keep my temper when certain members of my family criticize me?

They are so prone to mishap, families ought to come with a warning label. If something happens, remember to pause; you're in control....

Dear Heidi: Is it appropriate to advise a foreign coworker to soften her communication style?

Heidi Dulebohn

Oct 27, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: Is it appropriate to advise a foreign coworker to soften her communication style?

Those not born in the US may speak differently, and that's ok. They may have to adapt a bit so as not to alienate people. The first rule...

Dear Heidi: Is there a nice way to tell someone they’ve already told the same story multiple times?

Heidi Dulebohn

Oct 21, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: Is there a nice way to tell someone they’ve already told the same story multiple times?

The first few times, that little tale was amusing. Now, it's just the same old story... It’s usually fun and exciting to hear someone...

Dear Heidi: How do you know how far to go when it comes to sharing personal information at work?

Heidi Dulebohn

Oct 13, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: How do you know how far to go when it comes to sharing personal information at work?

Rule of thumb: If it doesn’t cross your “no controversial or inappropriate subjects” boundaries, go ahead, and share. It is a tricky...

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Dear Heidi: Is it ever okay to correct your boss?

Dear Heidi: Is there a limit to empathy?

Dear Heidi: I’m about to eat in a restaurant. Where do I put my mask?

Dear Heidi: Is it okay to invite someone over if your home is messy?

Dear Heidi: What are your top etiquette tips to improve work emails?

Dear Heidi: Can I ask for payment via Venmo without discussing it first?

Dear Heidi: I think remote work is making me paranoid. Am I crazy?

Dear Heidi: How do you tell someone they're too extreme?

Dear Heidi: How can I stop giving my sister money?

Dear Heidi: I don’t care for a coworker. How can I keep my attitude and demeanor professional?

Dear Heidi: Can you reach out to a former colleague about a job if you haven't talked recently?

Dear Heidi: I forgot someone on a meeting invite happening in an hour. What do I do?

Dear Heidi: Can I ask my family to pick a charity to donate to rather than buy them gifts this year?

Dear Heidi: How do you build a polished, inexpensive professional wardrobe?

Dear Heidi: How can I get my friend to take no for an answer?

Dear Heidi: Is it petty to break up with someone for eating with their mouth open?

Dear Heidi: Why is it so hard to keep my temper when certain members of my family criticize me?

Dear Heidi: Is it appropriate to advise a foreign coworker to soften her communication style?

Dear Heidi: Is there a nice way to tell someone they’ve already told the same story multiple times?

Dear Heidi: How do you know how far to go when it comes to sharing personal information at work?

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