Previous Issue's Dilemmas: How can I save face after replying to all with a bomb of an email? Every day, I reply to tons of emails from suppliers, co-workers, supervisors, you name it. Recently, I was in a hurry and dashed off a reply-to-all about a suggestion I'd received. I said, "This is crazy! If we pursue this idea we'll never make our deadlines, and it's going to cost a bundle. Whose idea was this anyway?" Well, it was my boss's, and he was one of the "all" who received my message. Now my gaffe is out there -- companywide. Do I apologize in person? Send another email "to all"? Or what? -- Too Embarrassed for Words, Events Coordinator Read what others had to say. Are 'booth babes' a honey of an idea? My boss wants to hire models to get attendees to stop by our exhibit. But I think they could distract visitors from the products we're presenting, and we'll get more qualified leads if we spend the money updating our booth. Should I follow through on my boss' suggestion or stand up for what I believe? Also, have any readers hired models, and if so, what happened? I'd really like to know. -- Lena, Exhibit Manager Read what others had to say. |