Lighten up! I don't see anything wrong with discussing "the Zachary segment" sm
Posted By: OMG! on 2006-01-19
In Reply to: Do you think it's appropriate - ???
I am a huge AI fan and plan my whole day around the show. Thank Goodness it only comes on twice a week!
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"The Searchers", "Gone with the Wind", and "The Notebook" nm
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yeah, he is from Brookyln recently, but in the one segment
he has a fiance and a 7 month old and works at a nonfood job cuz he knew that was what he had to do with a baby coming. I think he is pretty cute, but dunno if he will win. Carissa is awfully hard to take! She just oozes attitude! And Yvonne? Yvette? The lady was so offended that she got voted off. Maybe that's how she protects herself from feeling embarrassed or something.
I never thought watching a COOKING contest would be interesting, but even my 20yo son waches it with me!
Ever watched Jay Leno's segment "Jaywalking?" People don't know a lot
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Funny we should be discussing this...
12 Tips for Making Small Talk
CareerBuilder.com
A study at the Stanford University School of Business tracked a group of MBAs 10 years after they graduated. The result? Grade point averages had no bearing on their success -- but their ability to converse with others did.
Being able to connect with others through small talk can lead to big things, according to Debra Fine, author of 'The Fine Art of Small Talk.' A former engineer, Fine recalls being so uncomfortable at networking events that she would hide in the restroom. Now a professional speaker, Fine says the ability to connect with people through small talk is an acquired skill.
Fine and her fellow authorities on schmoozing offer the following tips for starting -- and ending -- conversations:
1. As you prepare for a function, come up with three things to talk about as well as four generic questions that will get others talking. If you've met the host before, try to remember things about her, such as her passion for a sport or a charity you're both involved in.
2. Be the first to say "hello." If you're not sure the other person will remember you, offer your name to ease the pressure. For example, "Charles Bartlett? Lynn Schmidt... good to see you again." Smile first and always shake hands when you meet someone.
3. Take your time during introductions. Make an extra effort to remember names and use them frequently.
4. Get the other person talking by leading with a common ground statement regarding the event or location and then asking a related open-ended question. For example, "Attendance looks higher than last year, how long have you been coming to these conventions?" You can also ask them about their trip in or how they know the host.
5. Stay focused on your conversational partner by actively listening and giving feedback. Maintain eye contact. Never glance around the room while they are talking to you.
6. Listen more than you talk.
7. Have something interesting to contribute. Keeping abreast of current events and culture will provide you with great conversation builders, leading with "What do you think of...?" Have you heard...?" What is your take on...?" Stay away from negative or controversial topics, and refrain from long-winded stories or giving a lot of detail in casual conversation.
8. If there are people you especially want to meet, one of the best ways to approach them is to be introduced by someone they respect. Ask a mutual friend to do the honors.
9. If someone hands you a business card, accept it as a gift. Hold it in both hands and take a moment to read what is written on it. When you're done, put it away in a shirt pocket, purse or wallet to show it is valued.
10. Watch your body language. People who look ill at ease make others uncomfortable. Act confident and comfortable, even when you're not.
11. Before entering into a conversation that's already in progress, observe and listen. You don't want to squash the dynamics with an unsuited or ill-timed remark.
12. Have a few exit lines ready, so that you can both gracefully move on. For example, "I need to check in with a client over there," "I skipped lunch today, so I need to visit the buffet," or you can offer to refresh their drink.
When should you exit a conversation? According to Susan RoAne, author and speaker known as the "Mingling Maven," your objective in all encounters should be to make a good impression and leave people wanting more. To do that, she advises: "Be bright. Be brief. Be gone."
Debra Fine is an author, speaker and founder of The Fine Art of Small Talk, a company focused on teaching professionals conversational skills for use at networking events, conventions and clients. For more information about Debra and her work, visit www.debrafine.com.
Susan RoAne, is the nation's most widely published networking expert. Her books include 'How to Work a Room;' 'The Secrets of Savvy Networking;' 'What Do I Say Next?' and 'How to Create Your Own Luck.' To learn more about the art of Susan and get more pointers on schmoozing, go to www.susanroane.com.
Copyright 2005 CareerBuilder.com. All rights reserved. The information contained in this article may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without prior written authority.
I thought we were discussing companies in
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Are we discussing talent or political persuasion?
In my unbiased opinion, I say Babs has a better singing voice. I also think she's a good actress. I think Celine is wonderful, as well; I just think Streisand's voice is stronger and a little better.
"Downtime" is a very important issue to be discussing. (see msg)
Downtime/system issues beyond your control definitely should be discussed.
Home-based employees are responsible for making up downtime due to increment weather/home power outages and out-of-order phone service. But, will you be compensated (via base rate pay) for the downtime created by SYSTEM issues/IS issues beyond your control?
Will you be required to return in-house to work on a periodic basis?
Flexible scheduling?
All benefits should continue.
Who will be coordinating the dictation for remote employees? Will the QA process remain the same?
Research "Homeworkers Law," which mentions compensation for short preparation time prior to beginning work and ending of shift, travel, time sheet, etc.
A contract will probably be forthcoming; read it carefully!
Do not be afraid to ask if future outsourcing of the entire department is part of this new plan. If so, consider becoming an independent contractor or small MTSO -- this could be your client/account.
Wishing you the very best!!!
Work privacy - discussing one employee in hearing of another
I posted a question on the legal board because it is a legal question about workplace privacy and I thought somebody there might know, but please check it if you know anything about laws or agencies that protect worker privacy.
wrong, wrong, wrong. work is being outsourced because of $. period. not because of unqualified MTs
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Not *discussing* your line rate is a bunch of baloney....encouraged by employers....
They don't want us all to know what each other makes so they can keep paying as low and unfairly as possible.
How is the WORLD can letting someone know your line rate hurt you or anyone? It doesn't--only benefits employers.
Not *discussing* your line rate is a bunch of baloney....encouraged by employers....
They don't want us all to know what each other makes so they can keep paying as low and unfairly as possible.
How is the WORLD can letting someone know your line rate hurt you or anyone? It doesn't--only benefits employers.
I remember in Weekly Reader the article discussing "pay TV" and how we didn't see that anyb
would ever pay money to watch TV. I always thought it would be in a coin box on top of the TV set. I couldn't imagine having enough money to do that.
Weekly Reader also predicted that one day we'd go to the store and pay with a card instead of money, that our money would be "virtual" and stay in the bank.
That was about 1960. It was actually a pretty close prediction.
Lighten up,
Lighten up.
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I think you need to lighten up.
They are just having fun and I did see posts where others were rude to them as well. I like to look at things from both angles.
LIGHTEN UP!!
It's not intended for young ones.....it's funny to read, but who really goes to Wal mart and does this??? I think it hilareoud to read!! I would NEVER teach my son this!!
This is the reason I don't like coming onto this site....toooo much b*!ching from people that can't keep their mouth shut! As a student and my teacher telling me to take a look on this site, I am ashamed by the way that you all are acting!!!!
I will tell my teacher that I will never come here again due to this IMATURE actions!
Lighten up. nm
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oh lighten up!
Lighten up?
My doctor, I would hope, is a professional and I would not appreciate him talking about me or my body while he is on the phone dictating. Number one he was wrong in doing that and number two, the person who posted the information here was wrong. We are making light of a woman's dilemma about her body. I find it most distasteful and most likely breaking the rules of the hospital where he was dictating from.
LIGHTEN UP!!!
Everybody has an opinion and from the post replies YOUR OUTNUMBERED! I AM proud of my country and what it stands for and I did vote for BUSH! Some people have NO SENSE OF HUMOR!
Take it far too seriously? Oh lighten up!
There goes that one nice moment on MT Stars - somebody has to come a preaching how we need to get over something! Ya think we'll all be able to move on from this? Gee, I sure hope so, too. Thanks for bringing us all back to your reality! You got my vote, sista!
Oh, lighten up and don't be such a
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lighten up!
your post was more of a waste of time than the other...
Lighten up a little (nm)
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did you see the lol? lighten up.
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It's a joke - lighten up
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Oh lighten up, unhappy one
lighten up, I think it's hysterical
It's the family / abdomen part that I'm really cracking up over.
Jeez!!! Lighten up!
She was obviously making a joke. I don't understand you people.
I posted a post below saying I thought trade schools were underrated and were a very viable alternative to a college degree. A poster responded by writing that people who feel that way aren't college material.
Dano objected to the rudeness of that poster, and now everyone is ganging up on her simply because she thinks people should be treated nicely and with respect.
Precisely what IS your problem? 
Oh woman...lighten up .sm
... and get a sense of humor! This board could use more giggles and less crabs.
lighten up - I have gotten a lot of help on these boards (sm)
We're just having a fun day. Are we allowed? I've also noticed that many of the questions that have no answers posted are the ones that have already been asked and answered ad nauseum. Check archives. People get tired of repeating the same things over and over.
Oh Lighten up, it IS funny...
Can't we all just get along?  It's not like Dick Cheney is your dad or anything.... If they didn't set themselves up to be so perfect, it wouldn't be so funny when they are shown for the normal human beings that they are.
Just tryin' to lighten things up! nm
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The guy was Russian, Ms. PC. Get off the soapbox and lighten up.
Believe me, the people you so condescendingly "defend" wouldn't defend you if you were getting beaten and robbed before their eyes, as a matter of fact, it would be them doing it.
Keep your "holier than thou" to yourself, as well as your misplaced pity/guilt/anti-Caucasian sentiment.
Geez, people, lighten up!!
That was funny, TechSupport.
To the OP, with the job market being what it is, MTSOs are inundated with resumes when they advertise. Keep at it and if you find a company that you really think sounds like a good fit, keep pinging them with e mail, call them if you can get a phone number, and be really aggressive. The squeaky wheel that stands out is what is going to get their attention.
Good luck.
ASR funny to lighten the mood...sm
Must be the bitter winters. LOL
Allergies/intolerances - sulfa and Minnesota.
Should be sulfa and Minocin. 
I don't believe in "the one"
Some people are more complacent than others and can have a successful relationship with just about anyone.
Others are harder to please or pickier, and there are people that those folks who fall into this category can have a successful relationship with, and others with whom they cannot.
The key is to find out which TYPE of person is best matched to your personality, your goals, your life-style and find someone like that.
There is no ONE person for each of us, but some personality types that mesh better than others.
"The right way"
I've been in that situation myself. What I have done is, if the dictation is absolutely absurd and I was expected to transcribe it as such, then at the bottom of the report, in very small font, I typed in : transcribed verbatim.
geez you guys are bitter. Maybe she's trying to lighten
Maybe she just has a fun personality?
"The Letter"
I got my "letter" from MQ today, and immediately called my supervisor to tell him that once that goes into effect I will no longer to ASR.......... hopefully everyone will do this (or at least the majority) and MQ will hear us ?? 
"the cone"
When my little boy (dog) was neutered, I thought for sure the vet would make us use "the cone." However, he said to just get an all white cotton t-shirt and you can slip it over the dog's head and the dog's legs fit perfectly in the arm holes. The cotton t-shirts are nice and soft and come down long enough to cover that private area!
You need to lighten up. This is a public forum. Take the good, leave the bad.
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I typed a report on the wrong patient as the doc keyed in the wrong info, SM
He later said the correct patient's name and I SWEAR to this day I made the changes but somehow the report when through without the correct patient and changes made. I still remember that incident.
If you put "the patient" you won't need to worry about it. sm
In fact, most accounts want "the patient" due to confidentiality reasons.
she thinks she is "the mama"
riiiiiggghhht.
"The Language of Medicine" sm
is a very good book and very thorough. I would recommend it highly.
Married? When did you know that your mate was "the" one for you? sm
I just got engaged and knew the minute I met him that he was the one for me. He felt it too - we just waited until we dated a while before making it official.
How about you?
Yes, it begins with a "T" but don't know what you mean by "the line" (see msg)
Yes, that is how I quit, just couldn't take the crap software for one more minute. I had heard VR was coming, and there was no way, Jose, I was planning on editing any Indians. My friends who are still there, some are editing, and are making less than half of what they made transcribing. Boy am I glad I got out of there. Now work for a company with a great platform, and they don't offshore.
Anything that "The Girls Next Door" say
"The pen is mightier than the sword"
AND! "It's the squeaking wheel that gets the grease."
Go git 'em!
You never saw "The Sound of Music"?
According to the song, Maria was a flibbertigibbet.
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