The life of George Washington was characterized by a scrupulous regard for punctuality. When he asked a man to bring by some horses he was interested in buying at five in the morning‚ and the man arrived fifteen minutes late‚ he was told by the stable groom that the general had been waiting there at five‚ but had now moved on to other business‚ and that he wouldn’t be able to examine the horses again until the following week. When he told Congress that he’d meet with them at noon‚ he could
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Influential does not equate with "good" or "positive" behavior. It simply means: powerful‚ important‚ significant‚ dominant or prominent. None of these are synonymous with good. Osama Bin Laden lives thousands of miles away‚ purportedly in a cave‚ and people are talking about him more than Hillary Clinton who is roaming the streets of New York and Washington D.C. quite publicly‚ trying to get attention. This is a woman who could be the first female president in U.S. history. Without a doubt then
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Workplace etiquette Workplace etiquette comprises of the rules and conventions governing correct or polite behaviour used in society‚ in a particular social or professional group. Workplace etiquette is defined by social behaviour in a workplace‚ in a group or a society. Work etiquette tells the individual how to behave when dealing with situations in a working environment. Office etiquette involves interaction with co-workers and communication with colleagues. However‚ standard work etiquette may
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Issues In this essay I will discuss the importance of informing my chain of command on issues that affect myself as well as my family. I will consider the pros and cons of using my chain of command. This essay will also convey a plan of action to help insure this conduct of failing to inform my chain of command will cease. “You have to learn the rules of the game ‚ and then you have to play better than anyone else.” -Albert Einstein. (thinkexist) It is very important for every soldier to inform
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NARRATION OF EXPERIENCE Being a practicum student is quite memorable‚ it is like having a taste of real world‚ it is a combination of BEST and WORST experiences I ever had. It is the most unforgettable three months of my life. This journey started when my classmates and I began to visit different companies in Gapan City‚ last week of October 2010. First we go to Ocho de Septiembre to file an application but the administration say that they cannot accompanied us because they have a lot of
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Manners in Todays Society Good manners have shifted over the past generations from “caring for others” to “pleasing ourselves.” With pleasing ourselves comes a loss of respect for one another and tis is a growing problem. People no longer take time to interact with one another due to our fast paced high tech lives. We are not the courteous and thoughtful people we used to be. This research paper will explain how our manners have changed and why. In today’s society email‚ IM and text messaging
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Rudeness around me Have you ever seen rude behavior while you are walking down the street? How do you feel when people act inappropriately around you in public? A research shows that 79% of Americans have indicated that rude behavior is on the rise in the United States. I believe that most of people dislike rude behavior‚ particularly when the behavior offends us. However‚ the occurring of rude behavior is inevitable in our daily life. I would like to say‚ rude behavior is all common in several
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REFLECTION JOURNAL Name: Modules 1 & 2 How to submit: 1. Click on ASSESSMENTS 2. Click on Module 2 Reflection Journal 3. Copy and Paste your Journal into the Student Comments Section 4. Click “Submit for grading” AND “Submit” Module 1: Driving is Your Responsibility: Please answer the following questions in complete sentences using proper spelling and grammar: Complete the K-W-L information below. K- What you Know List two things you know about driving. 1. It’s not as
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REVISING IN CAT – I (Regular) AY 2013 – 2014 Name:___________________________________________________ Date: ______________ Year & Section: ___________________________________________ Score: ____________ GENERAL DIRECTION: Read each item carefully. Answer all the questions accurately. Avoid erasures. I. IDENTIFICATION Directions: Identify the fact that is being referred to in the following statements. Choose your answer from the word pool below. Write your answer on the spaces provided
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How To be Polite in English Does it seem like the things you say often cause offense? Are you having trouble getting people to respond to your requests? If so‚ maybe people are percieving that your English isn’t polite. Learn how to avoid being rude with this great guide! Can you pass me...? vs Give me... People do not like being told what to do‚ so it’s sometimes difficult to get what you want without causing frustration. Replace phrases that sound like commands‚ such as "Give me the newspaper"
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