| | | Top Tips for the Especially Tacky
Do have a sense of humor ...
Don't begin your meeting by saying that:
- You voted for her/him
- You worked on his/her campaign
- You know a mutual friend and are entitled to special consideration
Don't ...
- Brag about political influence
- Talk about campaign contributions, or
- Offer promises of money, gifts or support
Don't ...
- Attempt a first contact by offering to buy lunch
- Talk endlessly
- Be condescending
- Badger, pester or pressure a legislator
- Abuse a "chance" meeting, or
- Schedule another meeting just to thank the legislator for help on an issue.
Do ...
Assume the best of elected officials. They are there for the public good.
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