Peter YawitzFeb 19, 20181 minHow do I deal with passive-aggressive people?How many times do you say or hear passive-aggressive language like this? "Oh, sorry, I thought you were more senior. I'll ask a mor
Peter YawitzFeb 8, 20181 minCan I date a co-worker?I’m a 28-year old cis male at a large company. HR had us all watch some videos about sexual harassment in the workplace and now I'm afra
Peter YawitzJan 23, 20181 minHow do I deal with a stinky co-worker?Ever work with someone who stinks, has BO or bad breath? Sometimes the person doesn't even know. Be gentle in how you approach the pers
Peter YawitzJan 10, 20182 minCan I dye my hair purple?I work for company that markets beauty products for both younger and older customers. Our dress code is very casual, and no one has ever onc
Peter YawitzJan 3, 20182 minDo people care when they ask "How are you?"I’m from China, and since I arrived in New York people always ask, “How are you?” or “How’s it going?” I never know the real purpose of the
Peter YawitzDec 19, 20171 minHow do I deal with a mean boss?Ever get screamed at by a mean boss or told that everything you do is wrong? It's just like being in high school. You can't change
Peter YawitzDec 12, 20171 minDo I have to participate in mandatory wine tasting?How do I get out of participating in our upcoming holiday party’s “mandatory” wine-tasting competition? I don’t drink alcohol, and I actual
Peter YawitzNov 29, 20171 minIs it OK to work from home?When working from home, find a quiet place, eliminate distractions, and maintain a strict schedule unlike this woman who has a ground-floor
Peter YawitzNov 22, 20171 minWhat should women wear to work?reader asks on video whether women should wear "three pieces" to work: blouse, scarf, jacket. Advice: depends on the culture and i
Peter YawitzNov 17, 20171 minHow do I respond to foreign emails?I received a very long email from a client in Japanese. The only non-Japanese characters showed a gmail address, so I assumed the client wa
Peter YawitzNov 1, 20171 minHow do I master small talk?Small talk isn't that hard. Find a few innocuous topics of conversation: the weather, a trip, nearby restaurants, sports, then ask some
Peter YawitzOct 20, 20171 minHow can my sole employee be less lonely?My only employee is a very diligent young worker who surprises me with demands that seem out of line. I recently received a request to pay
Peter YawitzOct 18, 20171 minWhat does he really mean when he says...? (Part 3)When they say: I hate this. They could mean: I hate this. But they could also mean: I really hate this.
Peter YawitzOct 17, 20171 minHow should I stand during a presentation?Find out what people are thinking about you when your body language isn't up to a professional standard.
Peter YawitzOct 16, 20171 minWhat does he really mean when he says? (Part 2)When they say: Nice job. They could mean: I haven't looked at it. But they could also mean: It's not great, but at least you got it
Peter YawitzOct 9, 20171 minWhat does he really mean when he says? (Part 1)When they say: Get it done whenever you get a chance. They could mean: I really need it within the hour. But they could also mean: I’m givin
Peter YawitzSep 29, 20171 minHow do I start a presentation?Most people haven't a clue about how to start a business presentation. Be smart about keeping audiences in their seats from the outset
Peter YawitzSep 20, 20172 minHow can I give feedback to a colleague?Sometimes I feel that my coworker is a bit sloppy in sending deliverables to clients. How can I get him to listen to me?
Peter YawitzSep 6, 20171 minDo I have to respond from a toilet stall?Do your boss or coworkers ever talk to you from the adjacent toilet stall? Are you at a loss for words, or do you think it's rude to ch
Peter YawitzAug 29, 20171 minCan I ask my boss for feedback?Is it OK to ask for more feedback from my boss I never get any praise or criticism. Once I managed to ask if a spreadsheet I gave her was