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Follow these video conferencing rules while working from home

Growing Coronavirus fears forced companies to make their employees work from home. Video conferencing has allowed workers to continue having meetings. Key things that you need to keep in mind are
1. Casual but appropriate dressing
2. Get over your awkwardness
3. Find a good place to sit
4. Limit your distractions

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Wed Mar 18 - CNN

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