O's Shortcuts to Simplify Your Life
From getting a shot of glamour to renewing a passport or putting dinner on the table fast, we've got ways to do it in double time.
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Book a Doctor's Appointment Without Waiting a Month
Lorraine Lorenc, executive director (and wife) of high-powered New York City plastic surgeon Z. Paul Lorenc, MD, says that:
The early bird gets the last-minute appointment. "Patients who cancel often call at night or very early to leave a message with the answering service," she says. "They don't want to speak to a person because they feel guilty." She suggests you call the minute the office opens to nab a cancellation.
If that doesn't work, you should say, "I can come in Wednesday at any time." Leaving it open-ended shows that you're serious.
One last thing: "You know what will not get you in here? Not being nice to us," she says. "Be friendly, and we'll work our butts off to accommodate you."
From the
December 2007 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
