Ask An Ambassador: It's Personal

Bill,

We keep the personal out of the social life and always have.  By nature we have a private side, and I heartily agree with you.  I have been given lovely notecards with no promotion, and I enjoy them.  Happy Tuesday.  A

Hello Bill - I have seen far too many examples of forked tongue syndrome in and away from social media.  It's definitely not a spoonful of sugar however it is delivered.  Talk about mixing metaphors.  Or are those just utensils used as tools of trade?  

Liz and Bill Spear - I swear! I checked FB and noticed some local lady from my subdivision was appalled because she was concerned about food and products off the shelf and she offered some tips thinking she could be helpful. Instead she got a lot of insane political rants, backlash, and a lot of criticism because of what she wrote. Lucky for me, I didn't read her post because the powers that be took it down. So, she decided to write it all over again. She must have posted moments before I saw it because the this was her second post (with explanation why she writing the same thing all over again) and the other one was removed. I closed the neighborhood gossip column and came here. Yours was the first one I read. Yes! I'm laughing but not at you. I am always thankful for everything you post and I have never had any reason to complain. Thank you Liz & Bill!!! Loved the photo too!!!

Hi Bill- I've seen your garden photos so I know that the note cards are welcomed and just perfect. To me it shows that you care and that's what it's all about. 

There is a very fine line that we must tow when we posy anything anyplace as there are people enjoy nothing better than to find an excuse to tear apart and being too personal can be a bad thing

There are times when personal is not only fine, it's perfect. And other times personal should stay that way!

Enjoy your evening!

Liz and Bill Spear  I don't know any more just feel like I really have to be me! There is a certain amount of me but that side of me is to much trouble to hide - Happy Tuesday 

Hi Bill:

I think the note cards are a great idea. I made many of my own cards with my photos (no advertising) but haven't done much with note cards as gifts...something to consider.

As far as being personal, well, there are always potential consequences from everyhing we do, good and bad. Something to keep in mind.

Jeff

It's always kind of personal when you care about what you do, right? Great post

Yes there are certain things to say in this hostile environment we are in now. Take caution and don't judge...life will be good.

Some things should remain personal, I do agree Bliz. Some personal things also are meant to be shared. Too many out there who come out of nowhere and want to virtually put up their dukes because my thoughts or opinion is not in line with theirs! They wouldn't dare be so bold in person.

It takes a 'wise' mix of personal and too personal for sure Bill.  And I agree with your approach and ideas.   Love this photo....and the bee photo you shared to other day on FB too!

I agree totally with you..there can be a balance of personal mixed in with business but best for some topics to be avoided. It's our choice how personal to to be with clients but have to realize there can be unintended consequences 😆

I love your photo and agree,  "Those pictures are the other side of the coin from being an engineer :)"

Sometimes it's not a good thing to get too personal.  People sometimes release too much personal information on social media which results in negative consequences.  People, be careful about disclosing information about being out of town or maybe too much information about your children or maybe too much about your financial status.  Hope you all have a great day.

I agree with Bill and Liz that you have to do what you have to do but you have to have people that you trust