Some No-No’s

Was contemplating some things and thought I might share to see if you think the same:

1.  In the summer or before any holiday weekend, never schedule an appointment on someone’s calendar on a Friday afternoon or the day prior to the holiday starting (like Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving or the Friday after).  Have some emotional intelligence.  If you can absolutely only meet then, ask first.
2.  Never ask to post on someone else’s blog.  Just start your own.  It’s easy.  If they want your post, they will ask you for it.
3. If you are going to email someone and ask them for something (time/money/action), do your research.  Make sure they might be interested.  Tailor the email to them so it looks like you have done your research.  Same goes for funding or job searching.
4.  Never send an email like this (relevant stuff deleted)

Hi Jeff,

Greetings! My name is (redacted) new Media Coordinator.  Thank you again for doing a podcast episode with us (I know it was so long ago at this point) but (redacted) appreciates you spending the time.

I see that you haven’t left a review of the show on Apple yet.  Can you take 20 seconds and do that now?

Here’s a quick template that you can use:  I had a great time discussing [topic] with (redacted) on the (redacted) Podcast. The interview was (fun, insightful, etc). I recommend this show for all entrepreneurs trying to grow and scale their company.

Please click on the link below to access the website:

(link redacted)

Thank you very much!

What do you think?  Do you have some absolute no-no’s that totally bug you and would make you not want to do business with a person?  Oh, and never ketchup on any hot dog or encased meat.