Formal Business Meeting Protocol
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 →
10 Tips to Avoid Umbrella Rage
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 →
Is Etiquette Instruction for Children Irrelevant in Today’s Society?
By Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick “Etiquette provides the knowledge, and gives the confidence to pass the test of life.” - Elizabeth L. Post Many say etiquette instruction is outdated and has no relevance for today’s children. But is that true? Certainly not. It is true that many of the rules of etiquette from the past are →