By: Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick  The greatest danger for most of us lies not is setting our aim too high and falling short; but is setting our aim too low, and reaching it. – Michelangelo 1. Know the proper protocol for making introductions, and introducing yourself. 2. Shake hands with a firm grip, direct eye contact, and good →

   THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SUCCESS Adapted from Charles M. Schwab “Success is not final, failure not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”   -Winston Churchill  1. Word Hard: Hard work is the best investment a person can make. 2. Study Hard: Knowledge enables a person to work more intelligently and effectively. 3. Have Initiative: Ruts often deepen into graves. 4. Love Your Work: Then you will find pleasure in mastering it. 5.Be Exact: Slipshod methods bring slipshod results. 6.Have the Spirit of Conquest: Thus you can successfully battle and overcome difficulties. 7.Cultivate Personality: Personality is to a person what perfume is to the flower. 8.Help and Share with Others: The real test of business greatness lies in giving opportunity to others. 9.Be Democratic: Unless you feel right toward others, you can never be a successful leader. 10. In All Things Do Your Best: The person who has done his best has done everything. The person who has done less than his best has done nothing.  “ I am a success today →

By: Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick For junior staff members, formal business meetings at your office are a great opportunity for you to make a good impression. When you conduct yourself in a professional manner, it will be noticed by your boss and senior management. Then, when the time comes for deciding who should be promoted, and who →

By: Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick It’s another rainy week in New York City, so I thought it might be a good idea to give everyone a gentle reminder of the rules of the sidewalk when carrying an umbrella. 10 Tips to Avoid Umbrella Rage: Carry an umbrella that’s appropriate for your size—one that you can manage. If →

By: Alyson Murphy Body language is a fundamental part of courtship. In fact, 80 percent of what we say is nonverbal. If you would like to attract a mate or convince your significant other that you really care this Valentine’s Day, we recommend you try the following top 10 flirting signals. Smile. It makes you →

Valentines Day is a nationally-celebrated holiday that many people associate with love, romance and gifts.  According to the National Restaurant Association, seventy million Americans will celebrate their romance at a restaurant. Previous research by the association shows that Valentine’s Day is the second most popular holiday to dine out, after Mother’s Day. When it comes →

Tipping and Gifting Guidelines for the Holiday Season The holiday season is the traditional time of the year to remember all the people who have made our lives more pleasant throughout the year, and without whom we would not have such a nice life, says Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick, Founder and Director of The Etiquette School of New →

How to Make an Entrance at the Corporate Holiday Party and 10 Dos and Do Nots to Keep in Mind                                                                                          The corporate holiday party is the perfect opportunity for you to make a positive impression on the executives in your company you have not yet met; and to reinforce your co-workers’ positive impression of →

It’s that special time of the year when we gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family and friends. Using our best table manners and polished social skills will ensure that we will make a good impression and that it will be an enjoyable and pleasant time for all. As Emily Post once →

Christie’s Auction House is hosting a private after hours talk and viewing at their 20 Rockefeller Center location on Dec. 7th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Leading etiquette expert Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick and art advisor Anne Hargrave will share advice on helping customers better understand price versus value, how to be courageous and smart, and →