Dear Debra: A friend and colleague of mine was recently fired from her position at our company. It was an unexpected event and she is obviously upset. What should I say to her – especially since I am still working at the company? Sincerely, Where Did All The Good Times Go? Dear Where Did …
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Meetings Going Nowhere? Debra Fine To the Rescue
I am, as you know, such a huge fan of small talk; but sometimes small talk can be the culprit of derailed meetings. In my BST life (Before Small Talk) I sat through a highly anticipated meeting where a group of smart, savvy, stylish people were gathered to discuss something critical. I knew it was …
First Comes Love, Then Comes Small Talk: Debra Fine’s Wedding Series | Part 4
Do weddings make you cry? No, I don't mean welling up when the bride walks down the aisle; I mean REAL tears, the kind that happen when you are nervous about attending a wedding for any number of reasons? Perhaps you are guest without a plus one, or maybe you recently called off your own engagement. …