When should you accommodate coworkers to be a “team player” — and when should you hold your ground to avoid looking weak? Reader K wonders, particularly whether she should give up her window: I have an office etiquette question. I’m a lawyer in the public sector and we were recently told that we’re going to…
How do you politely say no to cupcakes at the office? Reader A has a great question, with shades of “how to stop the food pushers at the office,” as well as how to adapt to the “snack culture” at a new office, and more. Here’s the Q: I recently started in a new office,…
How can you look professional in flats — all the time? It can be a challenge to get the same level of polish without heels!
How do you deal with a miscarriage at work? Should you tell coworkers about your miscarriage, or your boss? Reader K wonders… I don’t think you have done a post on having fertility issues while working (please point me in the right direction if I am wrong!). I am an associate attorney and have been…
How do you deal with deodorant marks on your nice work clothes? Reader A has a great question: My question is about sleeveless dry clean shift dresses underneath suits. I don’t dry clean mine every time I wear them, and I notice pretty significant deodorant marks on the bottom of the armhole. Is there any…
