The Cardinal Rule
am 25.09.2006 von http://www.jurabilis.de
Anyone who is not a schmuck and works in an office knows The Cardinal Rule: be nice to the little people. Be nice to the receptionist, librarian, secretaries, copy room guys, janitors, and in general, everyone below you.
These people are the ones who make sure your work gets where it needs to go, and that you have a place to do your oh-so-important work. Sure, you draft legal documents, but do you actually know how to print on letterhead? Prepare a Proof of Service that indicates First Class Mail and Facsimile? Do you know where extra lightbulbs are kept for when the one right above your desk blows out? I didnt think so.
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