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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">Before you assume</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> that<i> "since it's on the Internet, it must
be true"</i> take a few minutes to evaluate the source to make sure that it's not bogus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">How do you do this?</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> One tool that is especially useful is the
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">The
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#3661BD"></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">The Domain Name (.gov, .edu, .com) can tell you about the creator of the website.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">Look at the "About Us" or "Contact Us" page. It can lead you to more information about the creator of the website.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Sources'. VirtualSalt.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">Physical Communication at Work</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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old programs. Because these episodes were filmed so long ago, it's interesting (and sometimes uncomfortable) to see how much
<i>touching</i> went on at that time. <b>It was everything from:</b> keeping an arm around someone for long periods of time to hugging and squeezing as part of ordinary conversation ... and even kissing to show thanks or in celebration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">Well, whether it was or not,
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<b>touching at work has taken on new significance </b>in the last few years. With the pandemic fresh in our minds, along with the #MeToo movement, our physical boundaries have broadened. Even shaking hands is uncomfortable for some now.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">While the dust has not settled
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">yet on this topic, here are a few guidelines that you might want to use for touching (or not touching) others at work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">1.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> Yes, reaching out to touch someone can be a warm gesture,
<b>but not everyone likes it! </b>Be respectful and <b>avoid it if you don't know the person
</b>well enough to know their preference.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">If you want to
<b>shake hands, ask first</b>. "Are we shaking?" or "Do we shake hands?"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Be aware of gender</b>. If you're slapping someone on the back, you're in a better position to do so if the individual is the same gender as you ... otherwise it may seem flirtatious or even worse.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">The only possible parts to touch of another person's body at work are
<b>arms, shoulders and back .</b>.. and even those may be off-limits to many these days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Notice how people react </b>when you touch them. If they pull back or stiffen, you may want to apologize ("Sorry" or "Excuse me")... and be careful not to do it again.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">Your
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">personal boundaries do not equal others. Be cognizant of differences ... and
<b>communicate respect </b>with your touching (and not touching).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">#3: Equip Your Employees With Skills</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">More often than not, employees will have the basic skills necessary to do the job. However, when you give people the opportunity to further develop their skills,
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they feel that you don't care, that attitude will be reflected in the work they produce.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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