How May I Help You

When a person is down in the world, an ounce of help is better than a pound of preaching. 

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Chiari peered politely at me over his eyeglasses. How may I help you,clarissimo ... 

Jacopo regarded me with distaste, knowing that I was not good for a tip. His Serenity may be some time. How can I help you ... 

It is important that safety professionals acquire a working knowledge of the ADA as well as key areas in which the ADA and safety function may intersect in order to be able to recognize when the ADA may be applicable to the situation. Safety professionals should be able to recognize when a potentially qualified individual is requesting an accommodation and appropriately address the situation in order to comply with the ADA. As noted by Mr. David Fram, director of ADA and EEO Services from the National Employment Law Institute, in his 2010 presentation, utilization of the simple question How can I help you as the initial response can open the doors to communications between the safety professional and employee, as well as starting down the right path to ensure compliance with the ADA. ... 

Safety professionals should be aware that unlike many other laws, the qualified individual with a disability must request a reasonable accommodation. When the request is made, prudent safety professionals should stop, ask how can I help you, and listen before making any decisions which they may regret in the long run. 

You say you should like to see me to have a talk. As you seem so bent upon this, it would be as well, if you could, but I hardly see how it can be done just now. I like your tenacity and perseverance, and I would do all I could to help you. We may,be in London somewhere about the 3rd week in March, but neither of us have been at all well. I may say I have been very ill. Mrs Ayton is still in the Dr s hands. Unless we are much better we... 

When faced with a conflict, two major, related questions need to be answered Is this conflict important to me How do I know whether the situation is imperative to address Ury et al. (1988) gauge the answers to these questions in terms of transaction cost. The authors reason that in conflict, like in business, you want to minimize the costs. You need to consider the time cost, actual money cost, opportunity cost, and property cost and then determine the course of action that minimizes them. The answers also factor in satisfaction, long-term effects on relationships, and durability of a solution. For you, it may be helpful to analyze the person s relationship to you. Is this a significant relationship Will you have to deal with this person in the future Do you want things to work out In the case of a family member, boss, subordinate, or colleague, the answer is usually yes. With other scenarios such as a rude street vendor or casual acquaintance, the answer might be no. If this is your decision, there is no need to continue further. 

Usually (though not for our exercise data files), importing data into the spreadsheet will involve the Text Import Wizard. This asks you about the nature of the data file (e.g., whether and how the data are delimited, i.e., how the various data points are separated from each other) and then helps you along. But that is beyond what we need to learn now it may become relevant if you want to import a long file with experimental data from some instrument. 

You could begin the interview by saying, "Thank you for agreeing to see me. It may be helpful for me to tell you a little bit about myself, and then I d like to ask you how you got started in your career." At first, when talking about yourself, keep it short. Tell the contact briefly about your background, why you re interested in the field, and then weave in more information as the interview proceeds, looking for ways to link your experiences to what your contact says. 

How do I determine the correct NAICS code for my company or for individual establishments You can determine your NAICS code by using one of three methods, or you may contact your nearest OSH A office or State agency for help in determining your NAICS code ... 

Do I really have to schlep to the dry cleaner and shell out the big bucks to clean this garment you may ask yourself. Maybe not. Many garments labeled dry-clean only can be safely washed on the gentle cycle or by hand (see How to Hand-Wash, page 167). Use these steps to help you decide. 

Consider AEDs that are lightweight, portable and easy to use, according to the AHA. Ideally, an AED should be used to deliver a shock to a victim within three to five minutes of collapse — a time frame that will help you to determine how many AEDs you need and where to place them. Locations can be secured or unsecured (i.e., security guard stations or main reception desks), areas where the incidence of cardiac arrest may be higher, like fitness facilities, or in places where people gather, such as cafeterias... 

I think at present there are probably about 2200 chemical engineering faculty in the country, and I am not sure how many women. Maria Burka may be able to help me with this. Do you know about how many women there are right now—maybe about 200 or 300 ... 

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