Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Workplace Bully

The national news covered a story this week about someone who was bullied and abused by his boss to such a degree, he took his own life. Apparently he also suffered from depression which must have made it impossible to … Continue reading

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It’s Hunting Season! So here’s a Recipe for ‘Duxelles’

…and all you need is a small sharp knife! Well, that’s not exactly true as you’ll also need the following: • A wide basket or container so that you can spread the mushrooms in a single layer to avoid crushing … Continue reading

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To RSVP or not to RSVP; that is the question.

RSVP is an acronym for ‘Respondez, S’il Vous Plait’ which translates directly from French to: ‘Please Reply’. What it does not translate to is any one of the following: • No need to respond and if you have nothing better … Continue reading

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Welcome to my BLOG –

This is the first comment I’ve posted on ‘Etiquettetcetera’ – a first toe in the water so I don’t expect any responses but please feel free….. Over the coming months, I’ll be expounding on various subjects ranging from the UK’s … Continue reading

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