How to leave a voicemail message

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:51:18 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Next, he needs to do the email version.

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Here's a handy template you can use when leaving voicemail messages:

"Hello, this is [X]. Could you call me at XXX-XXX-XXXX? It is regarding [X]. Thank you. Goodbye."

Guidelines for using the above template:

Do not deviate from this script. No other information is necessary to return your call.

Thank you! You are making the world a better place.

Tags: voicemail, etiquette, howto

5 Steps to Being More Photogenic

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:24:15 GMT

clipped by: meerkat
clipper's remarks: So useful for professional portraits, or for random pictures with your friends. Ah, vanity.

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Step 1

If you are standing - turn slightly and rest your weight on one foot. It may FEEL goofy, but you WILL look better.

If you are sitting – angle to one side or the other.

Step 2

Lean slightly toward the camera – Leaning slightly toward the camera adds interest, dimension, and a natural look to a photo. Think of having a long neck like a gazelle, and tilt your chin down just a bit to avoid the appearance of a double chin and also to prevent the camera from getting a view right up your nostrils.

Step 3

Models are taught to change state by developing a ‘trigger.’ So when they are about to have their picture taken, even if they are in a crummy mood, they can go from level 1 to level 5 in a heart beat. Firing a trigger is a reminder to do the things that make you look good. Believe it or not, THE most successful trigger we found over the years was called the ‘rear cheek squeeze.’ It’s really cool because it’s inconspicuous. Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like; you squeeze the cheeks of your rear end together. Don’t make fun of it until you try it. To see it’s effectiveness try this experiment. Ask someone to sit on a chair and then ask them to squeeze their cheeks together. I have not met ONE person who doesn’t immediately smile and say something like, okay, now what?

Step 4

Learn to ¾ smile – People just don’t like pictures of themselves with huge smiles. Smiling too big exposes gums and causes your eyes to turn into slits.

Step 5

Never look directly at the lens – ALWAYS, look slightly ABOVE the lens.

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