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09/19/11 Just to think about

Got the Boredom Blues?



Got the Boredom Blues? Are you always trying to figure out something to do at the last minute?
Instead of waiting for something to do, list ten activities that you like to do. Make five of them stuff to do when you are alone and five to do with one or two of your friends. Now, the next time you are bored, look at your list and have fun!

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08/18/11 Just to think about

Phone Projection Tips



Phone Projection Tips Every time you make or receive a telephone call your personality is being judged by your telephone manner.

At Barbizon you will learn about phone etiquette in your manners class, but meanwhile remember these voice projection tips:

1. Maintain good posture
2. Use emphasis in phrasing
3. Speak at a moderate pace
4. Use an effective pitch
5. Speak with proper volume
6. Sound cheerful and alert
7. Hold…

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08/16/11 Just to think about

Barbizon’s Personality Plus:  Are You A Perfectionist?



Barbizon’s Personality Plus:  Are You A Perfectionist? There are many ways to describe ones personality.

Over the next several blog postings, we are going to list different types of personalities with the first one being "Are You A Perfectionist?" See if any of these apply to you:

1. I have a knack for knowing just how to handle any situation.
2. I am very critical of myself and others.
3.…

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08/15/11 Just to think about

Barbizon’s Personality Plus:  Are You A Helper?



Barbizon’s Personality Plus:  Are You A Helper? There are many ways to describe ones personality.

Over the next several blog postings, we are going to list different types of personalities with this next one being "Are You A Helper?" See if any of these apply to you:

1. I bend over backwards to help other people whenever I can.
2. I have a hard time saying "no" when someone asks me…

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08/14/11 Just to think about

Barbizon’s Personality Plus:  Are You An Achiever?



Barbizon’s Personality Plus:  Are You An Achiever? There are many ways to describe ones personality.

Over the next several blog postings, we are going to list different types of personalities with this next one being "Are You An Achiever?" See if any of these apply to you:

1. I like myself; I'm glad I'm me.
2. I enjoy setting goals and working hard to reach them.
3. I stand out…

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