Houseguest Etiquette: Guidelines for Being a Considerate Guest and Thoughtful Host
By Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick Some of my fondest memories of summers past include having houseguests. Perhaps it is because my friends have lovely manners, and my husband and I enjoy making their stays memorable. I do know, however, this is not the experience many have had, or remember about having houseguests, which is why I thought it necessary →
Social Etiquette & Self-Presentation Questionnaire
You never get a second chance to make a first impression! The first impression you make is based upon three key factors: Your appearance, your attitude, and your actions. How do you measure up? Are you triple-A rated? Answer true or false to the following statements. 1. In business or social situations, it is always correct →
10 Tips to Broaden Your Cultural Intelligence and International Protocol Skills
By: Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick “In a shrinking world with ever increasing competition, Americans are finding they need to know more about other cultures to survive both at home and abroad.” - Brooks Peterson, author of ”Cultural Intelligence.” By now it should be evident that no nation on earth can thrive in the twenty-first century without being →