Women-only networking events for employees and clients are occurring at some companies. Including activities such as spa retreats, boutique shopping, and cooking demonstrations, they are organized by women who want to network with female clients in their own way—at least some of the time.

How do you feel about women-only events? Are they ethical? Are they just as exclusionary as the traditional ball games or steak-and-cigar dinners have been for men? What about women who have male clients and vice versa?

4. Please notify HR of your bank change as soon as possible to prevent a disruption of your direct deposit.

5. I’m sorry you were worried. You did not miss the deadline for signing up for a flexible medical spending account.

6. You will be happy to hear that our cell phone plan does not charge you for incoming calls.

7. The employee discount may only be used for purchases for your own use or for gifts; you may not buy items for resale. To prevent any abuse of the discount privilege, you may be asked to justify your purchase.

8. I apologize for my delay in answering your inquiry.

The problem was that I had to check with our suppliers to see whether we could provide the item in the quantity you say you want. We can.

9. If you mailed a check with your order, as you claim, we failed to receive it.

10. This job sounds perfect for me