Don't Burp in the Boardroom: Your Guide to Handling Uncommonly Common Workplace Dilemmas

by Rosalinda Oropeza Randall

Sassy, funny, blunt, and definitely not sugar coated, Don’t Burp in the Boardroom examines etiquette in the workplace, from the warehouse to the top floor. While the outerwear may be different, the dilemmas from cubicle to corner office are the same. Rosalinda Randall delves into common predicaments like food, the break room, social media and electronics, office romances, or how to make a good impression when you’re new on the job. She also delves into the uncommonly common like catching your boss in an unfortunate position and how to avoid that one co-worker who always wants a hug. In today’s modern, fast-paced, crazy lifestyle we think we don’t have time for etiquette. We might believe that it is outdated, irrelevant, or even pretentious. But Don’t Burp in the Boardroom talks about etiquette without mentioning etiquette! How’s that possible? Because Rosalinda defines etiquette as an attitude. What’s yours like?

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

378 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 2014

About the author

Rosalinda Randall is an author and modern-day expert on tact and civility; using etiquette as a foundation. She has been spreading civility for more than 15 years.

She believes the key to better relationships and a sparkling reputation is practicing:

Courtesy - Consideration - Respect - Tact - Humility - Humor

Rosalinda is based in northern California. In her spare time she likes to practice Tai Chi, dance, blow bubbles, and attend improv classes.

Reviews

[Sean Kottke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this up from the budget bin after hearing a coworker lament about the inevitable return to office from 17 months of pandemic teleworking next month because they: 1) have lost their manners around burping, and 2) no longer wear work pants. Well, this book is for you, friend. All the rules you learned in the professional world before March 2020 are laid out here with good humor. There’s even a section on etiquette surrounding a return to the office after extended absence or teleworking!

[Evan Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was useful but they came preaching at you like a professor in Government class or a pastor.