The Art of the Business Meal: Top 10 Dining Dos    1. Do avoid talking with food in your mouth. Take small bites, chewing with your mouth closed, and you will find it easier to answer questions or join in on table talk once you have swallowed your food. 2. Do cut one piece of →

How to Be a Courteous Guest Do be clear about when you are expected to arrive, and when you are expected to leave; and try not to arrive earlier than expected or overstay your welcome.    Do take a house gift; and if you are staying longer than a weekend, offer to take your host/hostess →

Royal Protocol Briefing Meeting royalty can be an exciting and daunting prospect at the same time. If you are fortunate to be afforded the opportunity, a little preparation will give you the confidence you need to enjoy the event. And, if you are ever in doubt about what to do or how to behave, watch →

The Power of the Perfect Handshake   “Handshaking is a valuable form of nonverbal communication. It is a form of interactive body language that offers insights into how the other person views the world, him or herself, and you. It is a vital, if usually subconscious, part of creating a first impression and sending a →

  Modern Manners for the Younger Generations: 10 Tips to Help You Make a Positive Impression with the Older Generations   Etiquette evolves to adapt to the times; but manners are a constant because manners are more about how we treat other people, rather than strict rules for how things should be done. Manners are →

                   “A person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.”                                                                                         →

According to a study conducted by Pew and Public Agenda, just 23 percent of Americans found that most people they encounter have what they would describe as “very good” manners. If you’re someone who wants to win friends and move up at the office, it would behoove you to improve. “People like to be around →

         The Etiquette School of New York’s Holiday Tipping Guide    The holidays are the traditional time of the year to show our gratitude to all who make our lives easier and more pleasant throughout the year and without whom we would not have such a nice life.  Although most appreciate receiving →

“Unless the audience sees the right image, it doesn’t hear the right message. We believe it when we see it.”                                                                       →

The Lost Art of Listening  “I never learned anything while I was talking.”  -Larry King Importance of Good Listening Research shows that although 80 percent of our day is spent communicating, most of the time is spent listening at 25 percent efficiency. This is a huge problem in business situations, because effective listening can bring →