Old Solutions For New Problems
In this high tech world of PowerPoint slides, video and laser gizmos, many executives feel like their problems are new and unique. Maybe, but maybe not.
Here is advice on a seemingly unrelated matter from an 1880 book on etiquette entitled “Don’t: A Manual of Mistakes and Improprieties more or less prevalent in Conduct and Speech:”
“Don’t drop your knife or fork; but, if you do, don’t be disconcerted. Quietly ask the servant for another, and give the incident no further heed. Don’t be disquieted at accidents or blunders of any kind, but let all mishaps pass off without comment and with philosophical indifference.”
(Read the Full Story) (More Articles)
|