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Columnist Jack Anderson's suggestions on how to do business in the United States

    The following suggestions were written by Jack Anderson, a well-known U.S. political columnist.  His suggestions for his children upon entering the business world may give our international business readers some insight into how to do business in the United States.

1.  In all endeavors, guide your life by the principle of JMM:  Judgment, Moderation, and Maturity.
2.  Never, through either word or action, speak ill of anyone.  Exception:  If asked to evaluate another person's performance, be clinical (see item 4), and include praise as well as criticism.
3.  Arrive at work five minutes early, never look at the clock, and leave five minutes late.
4.  Business is business, not personal.  Do not make it personal or take it personally.  (Corollary:  Don't hold grudges because today's opponent may be tomorrow's ally.  Just remember who cannot be trusted.)
5.  You owe your complete loyalty in all things legal to the company writing your paycheck.
6.  Business comes ahead of your social life.  (Corollary:  Volunteer.)
7.  Be honorable.  Do not make unauthorized long-distance phone calls or use company time or supplies for private purposes.  Local personal calls should be kept to an absolute minimum and then ony for the briefest possible time.
8.  Be honest.

    About the Lawyer:  Boyd F. Campbell has practiced immigration and nationality law and private international law in Montgomery, Alabama, since 1988.  He is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the Alabama State Bar.  He served as Chair of the Immigration Law Committee of the ABA's General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Lawyers Section and was a member of the ABA's Coordinating Committee on Immigration Law from 1994 to 1998.  He also served as Chair of the International Law Section of the Alabama State Bar from 2000 to 2002.  He was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America Consumer Guide, published by Woodward/White, Inc.  This database of U.S. attorneys is available on the World Wide Web by subscription at the following address:  CLICK HERE  In August, 2001, he was appointed Alabama's first practicing civil law notary by the Alabama Secretary of State.

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