Peter Yawitz
My boss lets us talk only when we hold a stuffed rabbit.
Dear Someone Else’s Dad,My boss hates interrupters in meetings, so she has a stuffed rabbit that we have to pass to anyone who wants to spea
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 5, 20181 min read
Do I have speak in business buzzwords?
Dear Someone Else’s Dad,At my company my bosses always use the phrase “de minimis,” which I had to look up, and now know that it means a tri
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Peter Yawitz
Feb 19, 20181 min read
How do I deal with passive-aggressive people?
How many times do you say or hear passive-aggressive language like this? "Oh, sorry, I thought you were more senior. I'll ask a mor
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Peter Yawitz
Jan 23, 20181 min read
How do I deal with a stinky co-worker?
Ever work with someone who stinks, has BO or bad breath? Sometimes the person doesn't even know. Be gentle in how you approach the pers
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Peter Yawitz
Jan 3, 20182 min read
Do people care when they ask "How are you?"
I’m from China, and since I arrived in New York people always ask, “How are you?” or “How’s it going?” I never know the real purpose of the
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Peter Yawitz
Dec 19, 20171 min read
How do I deal with a mean boss?
Ever get screamed at by a mean boss or told that everything you do is wrong? It's just like being in high school. You can't change
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 29, 20171 min read
Is it OK to work from home?
When working from home, find a quiet place, eliminate distractions, and maintain a strict schedule unlike this woman who has a ground-floor
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 1, 20171 min read
How do I master small talk?
Small talk isn't that hard. Find a few innocuous topics of conversation: the weather, a trip, nearby restaurants, sports, then ask some
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 20, 20171 min read
How can my sole employee be less lonely?
My only employee is a very diligent young worker who surprises me with demands that seem out of line. I recently received a request to pay
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 18, 20171 min read
What does he really mean when he says...? (Part 3)
When they say: I hate this. They could mean: I hate this. But they could also mean: I really hate this.
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 17, 20171 min read
How should I stand during a presentation?
Find out what people are thinking about you when your body language isn't up to a professional standard.
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 16, 20171 min read
What does he really mean when he says? (Part 2)
When they say: Nice job.
They could mean: I haven't looked at it.
But they could also mean: It's not great, but at least you got it
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 9, 20171 min read
What does he really mean when he says? (Part 1)
When they say: Get it done whenever you get a chance.
They could mean: I really need it within the hour.
But they could also mean: I’m givin
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Peter Yawitz
Sep 29, 20171 min read
How do I start a presentation?
Most people haven't a clue about how to start a business presentation. Be smart about keeping audiences in their seats from the outset
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Peter Yawitz
Sep 20, 20172 min read
How can I give feedback to a colleague?
Sometimes I feel that my coworker is a bit sloppy in sending deliverables to clients. How can I get him to listen to me?
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Peter Yawitz
Sep 6, 20171 min read
Do I have to respond from a toilet stall?
Do your boss or coworkers ever talk to you from the adjacent toilet stall? Are you at a loss for words, or do you think it's rude to ch
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Peter Yawitz
Aug 29, 20171 min read
Can I ask my boss for feedback?
Is it OK to ask for more feedback from my boss I never get any praise or criticism. Once I managed to ask if a spreadsheet I gave her was
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Peter Yawitz
Aug 22, 20171 min read
How to receive a performance review
Ever get nervous before a performance review? Does your helicopter mom want to get involved? Here's advice from Someone Else's Dad
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Peter Yawitz
Aug 16, 20172 min read
Do I have to give to coworkers' charities?
I’ve been asked to donate to several of my co-workers’ charities, political campaigns and fundraisers for their kids’ schools. I try to be n
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Peter Yawitz
Aug 8, 20171 min read
How do I deal with a chatty coworker?
Ever have an annoying coworker sit at your desk and keep talking like The Thing That Wouldn't Leave? Here's advice on how to get ri
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