Barbara Pachter

Barbara Pachter, business consultant and executive coach, based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She is author of several books on communications issues, including New Rules @ Work: 79 Etiquette Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get Ahead and Stay Ahead.

The Right Way To Handle Difficult Conversations

The Right Way To Handle Difficult Conversations

Barbara Pachter | June 21, 2017

It is not fun to confront a neighbor about his barking dog…inform a coworker that he has bad breath…or tell…

Best E-mail Greetings and Sign-Offs

Best E-mail Greetings and Sign-Offs

Barbara Pachter | June 5, 2017

How do you end your e-mails? Do you sign off with a “Best” or “Sincerely” the way you might with…

What to Say in Awkward Situations

What to Say in Awkward Situations

Barbara Pachter | May 17, 2016

A colleague criticizes you in front of your boss…an acquaintance asks you an overly personal question…a stranger cuts in front of…

Three Words Never to Say When You’re Eating Out with a Client or the Boss

Three Words Never to Say When You’re Eating Out with a Client or the Boss

Barbara Pachter | January 4, 2013

The impression we make at the dining table can affect the way others see us. It even can affect our…

Eating Out on the Cheap Without Looking Cheap

Eating Out on the Cheap Without Looking Cheap

Barbara Pachter | September 6, 2012

Entertaining for less Business and personal budgets have been cut to the bone by this recession -- but we still…

What Your Hands Are Secretly Telling Others

What Your Hands Are Secretly Telling Others

Barbara Pachter | August 29, 2012

I never know what to do with my hands when I’m standing around at a party or business function, and…