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Preventable Professional Mistakes

Have you ever wanted to disappear after committing some stupid faux pas? If it occurs in a professional context, it could be more than embarrassing - it could cost your business or hurt your career. Here are some common preventable gaffes.
Gaffe: 1. a social or diplomatic blunder, 2. a noticeable mistake
You want visibility in your career. However, that visibility should be a positive one. The last thing you need is a gaffe - that is, doing something (mentioned in the meaning above) that would put you in the negative spotlight. Here are a few areas to beware of.

1. Misspelling someone's name

A person's name is one of the most important possessions - so make sure to spell it right. Nothing indicates a lack a professionalism more than misspelling a person's name. When in doubt, ask. Most people won't find your question annoying. In fact, they'll be honored that you thought spelling their name was important enough to check directly. A misspelling need not involve only a personal name, either. It might be a key term used in your organization, profession, or industry. A company's name is also among these. View more of the preventable mistakes...