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TravelRe: First Time On A Plane Where Did You Travel To? by otikobaba: 5:23pm On Sep 06, 2023
Perfectnumber6:
Iraq
China
PoliticsRe: Deji Adeyanju: 'We Have Been Attacked By Police & SSS At June 12 Protest' by otikobaba: 9:40am On Jun 12, 2021
PrinceOfLagos:
Buhari should call his thugs in uniform to order

This is democracy not military regime
Picture or I don't bilivit
FashionRe: Bags, Clothes, Shoes From Nylon Wastes Made By A Nigerian Woman (Photos) by otikobaba: 11:04am On Mar 24, 2021
thatsleepboy1:
I love creative people. May God bless her handwork. Amen

But are you sure we can near fire with it,���

You think it'll last? Okay o
PoliticsRe: Governor Abubakar Sani Bello Visits School Of Abducted Students In Kagara by otikobaba: 6:45am On Feb 18, 2021
You really wipe the weeping grin



Tairkhad2018:
An these student are paying school fees I wipe for this country
PoliticsRe: #OccupyLekkiTollGate: Falz Reacts To The Arrest Of Mr Macaroni And Others by otikobaba: 7:57pm On Feb 13, 2021
But it was easy for the force to keep quiet at the showdown of bandits in Katsina with Gummi but applying force to quickly make arrest of innocent protesters....Shame shame shame
CelebritiesRe: Toke Makinwa's Opinion On Whatsapp Calls Got Her Slammed by otikobaba: 12:52pm On Aug 09, 2017
Some girls are just carrying bleached face with a brain fill with dust. You re also spending using whatsapp call... MB data is involved.
EducationRe: Missing 4OO Level UNIOSUN Student Found Dead With Private Parts Removed (photos) by otikobaba: 5:01am On Jul 05, 2017
The pay day awaits the wicked heart.
PoliticsNigerian Army Major, Three Soldiers Killed In Abonnema Rivers State by otikobaba(op): 2:43pm On Mar 17, 2016
A Nigerian army major and three soldiers were shot dead today in Abonnema in Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers state less than 48 hours before crucial supplementary legislative elections are scheduled to take place in the state.
A source told Saharareporters that the soldiers ran into an ambush set up by militants in the volatile state.
T

he state governor, Nyesom Wike had engaged in rallies across the state, and repeatedly threatened that anyone attempting to rig election against his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates will be killed. (Sahara reporters Posts)
CelebritiesRe: Is This The Most Colourful Wedding In Nigeria By The Common Man (photo) by otikobaba: 4:51pm On Sep 15, 2015
Colourful or not colourful, if the wedding crash all this colourful things will not be remembered.....
ComputersRe: Windows 10 Problems And Solutions (official Microsoft Windows 10 links added) by otikobaba: 4:47pm On Sep 15, 2015
Kudos bro for the Update.....W re following u jare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Career14 Email Etiquette Rules Every Professional Should Know by otikobaba(op): 1:42pm On Sep 04, 2015
The average Nigeria employee spends about a quarter of the work week combing through the hundreds of emails we all send and receive every day.

But despite the fact that we're glued to our reply buttons, professionals still don't know how to use email appropriately.

In fact, because of the sheer volume of messages we're reading and writing each day, we may be more prone to making embarrassing errors — and those mistakes can have serious professional consequences.

the basics of modern email etiquette are being listed below :

1. Include a clear, direct subject line.
Examples of a good subject line include "Meeting date changed," "Quick question about your presentation," or "Suggestions for the proposal."

"People often decide whether to open an email based on the subject line,". "Choose one that lets readers know you are addressing their concerns or business issues."

2. Use a professional email address.
If you work for a company, you should use your company email address. But if you use a personal email account — whether you are self-employed or just like using it occasionally for work-related correspondences — you should be careful when choosing that address.
You should always have an email address that conveys your name so that the recipient knows exactly who is sending the email. Never use email addresses (perhaps remnants of your grade-school days) that are not appropriate for use in the workplace, such as "babygirl@..." or "beerlover@..." — no matter how much you love a cold brew.

3. Think twice before hitting 'reply all.'
No one wants to read emails from 20 people that have nothing to do with them. Ignoring the emails can be difficult, with many people getting notifications of new messages on their smartphones or distracting pop-up messages on their computer screens. Refrain from hitting "reply all" unless you really think everyone on the list needs to receive the email.

4. Use professional salutations.
Don't use laid-back, colloquial expressions like, "Hey you guys," "Yo," or "Hi folks."

"The relaxed nature of our writings should not affect the salutation in an email", "Hey is a very informal salutation and generally it should not be used in the workplace. And Yo is not okay either. Use Hi or Hello instead."

I advise against shortening anyone's name. Say "Hi Michael," unless you're certain he prefers to be called "Mike."

5. Use exclamation points sparingly.
If you choose to use an exclamation point, use only one to convey excitement.

"People sometimes get carried away and put a number of exclamation points at the end of their sentences. The result can appear too emotional or immature, "Exclamation points should be used sparingly in writing."

6. Be cautious with humor.
Humor can easily get lost in translation without the right tone or facial expressions. In a professional exchange, it's better to leave humor out of emails unless you know the recipient well. Also, something that you think is funny might not be funny to someone else.

"Something perceived as funny when spoken may come across very differently when written. When in doubt, leave it out."

7. Know that people from different cultures speak and write differently.
Miscommunication can easily occur because of cultural differences, especially in the writing form when we can't see one another's body language. Tailor your message to the receiver's cultural background or how well you know them.

A good rule to keep in mind, is that high-context cultures (Japanese, Arab, or China) want to get to know you before doing business with you. Therefore, it may be common for business associates from these States to be more personal in their writings. On the other hand, people from low-context cultures (German, American, or Scandinavian) prefer to get to the point very quickly.

8. Reply to your emails — even if the email wasn't intended for you.
It's difficult to reply to every email message ever sent to you, but you should try to. This includes when the email was accidentally sent to you, especially if the sender is expecting a reply. A reply isn't necessary but serves as good email etiquette, especially if this person works in the same company or industry as you.

Here's an example reply: "I know you're very busy, but I don't think you meant to send this email to me. And I wanted to let you know so you can send it to the correct person."

9. Proofread every message.
Your mistakes won't go unnoticed by the recipients of your email. "And, depending upon the recipient, you may be judged for making them,"

Don't rely on spell-checkers. Read and re-read your email a few times, preferably aloud, before sending it off.

"One supervisor intended to write 'Sorry for the inconvenience,' "But he relied on his spell-check and ended up writing 'Sorry for the incontinence.'"

10. Add the email address last.
"You don't want to send an email accidentally before you have finished writing and proofing the message, "Even when you are replying to a message, it's a good precaution to delete the recipient's address and insert it only when you are sure the message is ready to be sent."

11. Double-check that you've selected the correct recipient. pay careful attention when typing a name from your address book on the email's "To" line. "It's easy to select the wrong name, which can be embarrassing to you and to the person who receives the email by mistake."

12. Keep your fonts classic.
Purple Comic Sans has a time and a place (maybe?), but for business correspondence, keep your fonts, colors, and sizes classic.

The cardinal rule: Your emails should be easy for other people to read.

"Generally, it is best to use 10- or 12- point type and an easy-to-read font such as Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman". As for color, black is the safest choice.

13. Keep tabs on your tone.
Just as jokes get lost in translation, tone is easy to misconstrue without the context you'd get from vocal cues and facial expressions. Accordingly, it's easy to come off as more abrupt that you might have intended — you meant "straightforward," they read "angry and curt."

To avoid misunderstandings,I recommends you read your message out loud before hitting send. "If it sounds harsh to you, it will sound harsh to the reader.

For best results, avoid using unequivocally negative words ("failure," "wrong," or "neglected"wink, and always say "please" and "thank you."

14. Nothing is confidential — so write accordingly.
Always remember that Every electronic message leaves a trail.

"A basic guideline is to assume that others will see what you write, so don't write anything you wouldn't want everyone to see." A more liberal interpretation: Don't write anything that would be ruinous to you or hurtful to others. After all, email is dangerously easy to forward, and it's better to be safe than sorry.


I Hope this will be informative for everyone here.


Waiting to see it on front Page...
Technology MarketGoogle Aims Chromebooks At The Enterprise Again, But Would You Buy One ? by otikobaba(op): 3:03pm On Aug 14, 2015
Google’s own Chromebook Pixel when it was launched represented a step towards a completely cloud-based future run entirely from a browser.

The original Pixel was a gorgeous looking machine, powered by the Chrome OS which was an enriched version of the Chrome browser. With a terabyte of cloud storage on offer with the purchase it’s enough to temp people from their aging laptops and desktops. The touchscreen is a miss, in fact Steve Jobs famously said that a touchscreen used on a laptop was not the way to go, it’s counter-intuitive.

The biggest downside was the price, at $1299 it’s just too prohibitive a price point to make it an attractive alternative to an iPad, MacBook Air, even a Surface. This year Pixel 2 was released, with beefed up specs up to an Intel i7, 64Gb SSD and 16Gb RAM, enough speed for many a road warrior.

But despite the price it was a clear statement of intent. From an average prosumer point of view, Pixel represent a future where mobility and cloud would become the norm, not a privilege, once it hit mainstream. The average user doesn’t need the power of a MacBook Pro for example, desktops are becoming obsolete in households and are replaced with tablets, phones and laptops. Those tools are perfect for light use, browsing, file sharing and storage, and social networking…even homework. Google’s strategy would work over time. And patience has paid off somewhat.


FTC, Make me proud guys !!
Cc:lalasticlala
FamilyNetflix Offers Staff Unlimited Maternity, Paternity Leave Program by otikobaba(op): 9:40am On Aug 05, 2015
Netflix has announced that staff members can enjoy unlimited maternity and paternity leave during the first year after their child’s birth or adoption.

In a blog post, Chief Talent Office Tawni Cranz outlined the company's incredibly generous program which compares very favorably with its industry rivals. Netflix has committed itself to supporting new parents on its staff by offering part-time or full-time work when they need or want to return allowing each employee to "figure out what’s best for them and their family."


FTC ....Straight
Cc:...My Mentor (SEUN OSEWA)[/b][b][b][/b]
RomanceRe: Gifts You Should Never Give A Woman On Her Birthday by otikobaba: 8:49am On Jul 22, 2015
Holyfield1:
I once gave my ex a 100naira bread on her birthday,Actually I wanted to know if she truly love me or just after my money..
I actually wanted to propose to her that day so I kept the ring inside the bread hoping to make it a surprise right in-front of her friends
Guess what she did...She flinged the bread away and started calling me names......I then picked up bread and opened it right infront of eveyone she then started crying,all her friends were now begging me that she's sorry bla bla bla, I left them and since that day I've never called her even tho she sent alot of messages,called me severally which i refused to pick
Na so I eliminate that gold digger from my life o
grin grin grin grin
Na Movie u just narrated to us bro.....u don watch naija film tire
PoliticsRe: Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Tells Journalist To 'shut Up' On Live Radio by otikobaba: 1:46pm On Jun 24, 2015
It was very true....That is the kind of leaders nigerians produce to represent them, shiooo,
dorofresh:
Calling on Abuja members of this forum who tuned in to HEBELEMBE this morning to confirm this so the mods can do the needful. Thanks!!!
PoliticsRe: Kashamu Donates 30 Trailers Of Rice To Osun Workers by otikobaba: 5:32pm On Jun 16, 2015
grin
Mightymanna:
lazy yoruba people.they are not the only people that are not paid yet they make the loudest noise because of laziness and over dependent on ND oil money
PoliticsRe: Senator Dino Melaye Stupendous Display Of Wealth Is Irritating (Photos) by otikobaba: 2:50pm On Jun 15, 2015
Another Means of Declaring your Asset!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Join Me To Thank God Oooooo. I Have Just Gotten A Job by otikobaba: 2:21pm On May 22, 2015
Im so Happy for u. I say Congratulations....Oh! God that did urs shall give mine in due season, Amen!!!!!!!!
Science/TechnologyMobile Device Can Scan Hidden Weapons And Drug Onboard by otikobaba(op): 5:24pm On Apr 23, 2015
A device has been created that can scan entire planes for contraband, bombs and weapons.

The mobile X-ray scanner, heralded as the world’s first ‘airplane scanner’, sweeps down a plane and can detect various objects inside.

While the radiation emitted by the scanner is not safe yet for humans to be in the plane when it is operated, the company behind it thinks it could become a vital tool in aircraft safety.
...........DailyMail

GamingRe: Andriod Game -Have a feel of Lagos traffic with Highway Flee by otikobaba: 5:14pm On Apr 23, 2015
Kudos dudegrin!!!!!!!!!!!!!The size is heavy(39.5Mb) try and work on that.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Who Can Solve This Simple, Yet Hard Aptitude Test Question by otikobaba: 1:10pm On Apr 16, 2015
Let us us 2 to multiply each bracket

2(1)+2(3)+2(11)=30
2+6+22=30

shikeennahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FTC straightttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jobs/VacanciesNnpc Recruitment Interview Hold Down Too Long/philip Consulting by otikobaba(op): 8:42am On Apr 09, 2015
Now that the New President have been elected, are we to forget about the ongoing recruitment at the NNPC that has reached an Interview stage?
Can Philip Consulting come out to tell us what is exactly the problem and where has things gone wrong, because their last SMS was that the interview was delayed due to logistic issues and i think Presidential Election was the major cause of this. Now that the election is over, can we go and collect our Appointment Letters or is it the Business as usual(Scam)?

Please Nairalander's, if you have any update on this kindly share because i really hope on this Job.
Jobs/VacanciesShare Ur Xperience From Technical Aid Corp (TAC) Interview This Week. by otikobaba(op): 8:19am On Dec 19, 2013
This week was schedule for Technical Aid Corp Volunteer interview at Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja for various states in the country. Please for those that have attended , can you share your experience and probably tell us what is all about?[color=#990000][/color]

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