Tennis Etiquette: Modern-Day Manners for Tennis Players   The mark of great sportsmen is not how good they are at their best, but how good they are at their worst.                                                   →

How to Make Small Talk and Polite Conversation at Social Events It has been some time since many of us have been to an in-person social event with new people or business colleagues we have not seen for a while.  With that in mind, I wanted to share a past post I wrote that it →

Polished, Professional Non-Contact Greetings to Use During the Pandemic   We are in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic; and we have been advised to avoid hugging, kissing or shaking hands when we see someone we know or meet someone for the first time. So, what would be the appropriate non-contact way to greet someone →

Sidewalk Etiquette in the Era of Social Distancing                                                                                               →

The Power of Eye Contact: Connecting in the Age of Social Distancing     “Just the briefest eye contact can heighten empathic feelings, giving people a sense of being drawn together.”                                              - Robert →

           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 →

 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 →

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 →