In this age of cell phones, every effort should be made to call ahead if tardiness of more than ten minutes is unavoidable, especially for business or professional appointments or important dates.

在现今这个移动电话普及的时代，如果避免不了要迟到超过十分钟以上，要尽可能先打电话通知，特别是生意上或职业上的会面，或者是重要约会。

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This trained professional may transcribe medical reports, schedule patient appointments, arrange hospital admissions, process insurance claims, and carry other essential duties.

这些训练有素的专业人员一般转录病案，安排病人预约，安排住院，负责解决保险索赔和承担其他的基本职责。

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Affiliations: Highlight your professional memberships, appointments, advisory boards and committees.

所属机构：突出你的职业会员资格、顾问会或委员会。

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"All of these appointments are potential professional coaches of the future, " said Richards.

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This does not impact my work (my last performance review was above average or exceeded expectations on all factors), but my manager feels the need to constantly question vacation requests (that are more than 8 weeks out for appointments and such) and then offer counter suggestions to what professionals are recommending (she is not a professional in the field).

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