10 Soft Skills to Refine to Achieve More Personal                        and Professional Success this Year   Much of what it takes to be successful in social settings is valuable in business as well. Impeccable manners and the ability to move →

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 for those who make us look and feel our best. It can be stressful time, however, for gift givers when they are uncertain as to the appropriate amount →

THE TABLE SETTING AND SETTING THE TABLE The key to stress-free entertaining lies in planning ahead and being organized. As soon as the menu is finalized for the meal, it is time to start thinking about the what will be needed for the table setting and what will need to be done before Thanksgiving day →

 10 Tips for Communicating Confidence and Presence with Your Powerful Body Language “Unless the audience sees the right image, it doesn’t hear the right message. We believe it when we see it.”                                               →

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.”                                                                                         →