The reception staff are very proactive when going through the questions.

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It is understood that they were met at reception by staff from HR who told them they were going to be made redundant.

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Guests in a neighbouring room went to the reception area to ask staff to phone for help.

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They later emerged at the state reception room to greet staff from Aras An Uchtarain and the South African embassy.

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Several of the staff at the reception looked crestfallen that Zain was not with us.

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Police became involved after casino staff reported that he had handed his wallet and phone to staff in the reception area before leaving.

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Back in Jakarta, the Secretary-General met United Nations staff and attended a reception at the Indonesian Foreign Ministry.

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This week we held a reception at No 10 for front-line staff.

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Staff give tours Monday through Saturday that take in the reception area (Minnie Ripperton worked the desk) and main studio (designed by a 21-year-old newbie who inadvertently created the room's remarkable sound).

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Mr. Taylor visited the Amiens plant a couple of times and offered to keep about half the plant's staff for two years, but his proposal got a chilly reception from CGT workers, who demanded that their jobs be secure for seven years.

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It will be followed by a civic reception, hosted by the Lord Provost in honour of the athletes, their coaches and support staff, as well as London 2012 officials and volunteers.

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