A witty guide to managing a real life wisely in a work-centered world.

Vietnam is one of the most fascinating destinations in Southeast Asia. Having emerged from two decades of war, it is has undergone a period of rapid and far-reaching change, and its people have their eyes fixed firmly on the horizon. Culture Smart! Vietnam is for those who want to learn about the traditional values, sensibility, and modern life of the Vietnamese. It explains deep-seated attitudes and describes some of the social, economic, and cultural...

With the fast paced changes over the years, it seems that regardless of how advanced technology has been, pressures in the workplace, relationships and family life have inevitably left us time-poor and stressed out. And very unfortunately, with etiquette ranking very low on the list of priorities. Rather than just complaining and getting annoyed with people with bad manners (instead of assuming that these people do not care if they are being rude,...

Starting a freelance writing business? Place yourself in the pro position before you've met with your first client. Invest one hour gaining 60+ quick tips to save yourself time, money and stress discovering the little (but important) factors previously unconsidered having never worked directly with clients before. Freelance Writing Quick Tips for Fast Success is a short and simple book that touches upon: MINDSET • Credit your credentials •...

Do you freeze up every time a greeting card gets passed around the office? Everybody else seems to know exactly what to write, but your mind goes blank. What do you do? Consult this book! It contains more than 600 sentiments you can write in greeting cards for friends, family members or co-workers. You'll find everything from brief sentiments to personal expressions from the heart, from thoughtful to silly to casual. No matter what kind of card crosses...

Vincent Toroscata spent thirty-five years working on Wall Street. Now, he brings you into the heart of the worlds busiest financial center and unveils lessons that apply to virtually any workplace. By closely observing what went on around him, Toroscata advanced his career. You can also develop insights into the practices and procedures where you work. Its essential to harness new ways of thinking to determine what drives your organization and why....

A must-read guide prepared for graduates entering the working world looking for a roadmap to quick career success. Filled with practical tips that are easy to understand and implement. Spend a half hour, benefit for a lifetime!

Do you dread networking events? Do you feel drained at social gatherings? Do you dislike making small talk? If you identify with these traits of introversion, this book is your saving grace. As the saying goes, our network is our net worth. The foolproof way to grow your business is to go out there and meet people face to face. But who said extroverts get to have it all in business? In fact, introverts often make excellent listeners who have the potential...

Don't Take the Last Donut gives you the tools you need to be confident and letter-perfect in any business setting-from pitch to presentation, from networking to contract negotiations, and everything in between. With this book, you will easily master the art of small talk, the protocol of the perfect business introduction, and the many nuances of the business lunch. You'll learn: The protocol of the proper business introduction…even if you have forgotten...