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New York Times (Opinion): BlackBerry @ Work: The Decline of Manners

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Published: June 26, 2009 under Archived Coaching News

June 25, 2009 – New York Times, New York, NY USA

To the Editor: I am an executive coach who is working with professionals who are trying to either keep their jobs or find new jobs in this difficult economy. You made some interesting observations in ‚ÄúAt Meetings, It’s Mind Your BlackBerry or Mind Your Manners” (front page, June 22). The practice of using a BlackBerry or other electronic device in business meetings is part of a larger issue ‚Äî the loss of politeness and manners in a 24/7 business environment. Read story.

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