Luggage Etiquette: Just In Time For The Holiday Travel Season November 10, 2017 | Rachel Wagner I was honored to be interviewed and quoted in this Washington Post article on luggage etiquette. You’ll learn how NOT to raise the blood pressure of your fellow passengers as you stow your carry-on items in the overhead bin or move down the aisle with a bulging backpack.… Read More
13 Potluck Etiquette Rules for Hosts and Guests October 31, 2017 | Rachel Wagner Potlucks at Thanksgiving and during the holidays are a wonderful and informal way to gather with friends and family. But just because it’s casual doesn’t mean etiquette goes out the window. Whether you’re hosting or attending as a guest, here are thirteen dining etiquette and host and guest tips that you should know when planning or attending a potluck meal.… Read More
Halloween Etiquette and Manners October 25, 2017 | Rachel Wagner It’s almost trick or treat time, as evidenced in my neighborhood by the plethora of Halloween lights and decorations emerging on houses and porches. So, I knew it was time to make a trip to Costco for a giant bag (or two!) of Halloween “treats” expected at my front door in a few days. Trick… Read More
What to Wear for a Job Interview: 8 Attire Tips October 23, 2017 | Rachel Wagner What you wear once you get the job may depend on the industry, the specific job requirements and even the region of the country—but what you wear for the interview is fairly universal. So, for a professional image, dust off your navy suit. These guidelines will help give you a leg up on the competition.… Read More
The Scoop on Soup: Some Dos and Don’ts October 9, 2017 | Rachel Wagner The air is cooler. Leaves are turning. Pumpkins appear on porches. Fall is here! That means soup weather is here, too. Good table manners include proper soup etiquette. At a business lunch or at home with the family, your table manners will be top notch when you use these soup etiquette tips:… Read More
Chopstick Etiquette September 28, 2017 | Rachel Wagner Using chopsticks to enjoy various Asian foods might seem more difficult than it is. But, it’s part of good dining etiquette. I got my first chopstick lesson in New York City when my daughter moved there for her first job in public relations after college. She quickly embraced the food scene and became an expert… Read More
Customer Service in Doctor’s Office Matters August 1, 2017 | Rachel Wagner | 1 Comment Customer service at the doctor’s office matters–and it’s noticed. When I was caring for my father in his latter years, I took him to many doctor appointments with various physicians. But, one particular office stands out–-his ophthalmologist-–because of their friendly front desk people and office staff. Here are eight things they did to make my… Read More
Summer Wedding Etiquette: Modern Manners to Be a Gracious Guest at Co-worker Weddings July 7, 2017 | Rachel Wagner Have a summer wedding (or six!) to go to, and not sure what’s expected of you? Brushing up on your wedding guest etiquette will place you firmly in the “gracious guest hall of fame.” And, if you’re headed to a co-worker’s nuptials this summer, remember you are still the “face” of your company in social… Read More
How to Introduce Yourself to Others at a Business Social or Networking Event June 8, 2017 | Rachel Wagner | 1 Comment Knowing how to introduce yourself to others and engage in conversation is a vital part of business, social, and networking etiquette. Using a process and employing a strategy will help reduce anxiety and increase your confidence. First, try to arrive to the event early. It’s not so daunting to walk into a room and approach people… Read More
Mobile Phone Etiquette – The Good, Bad and Ugly of Technology Gadgets May 22, 2017 | Rachel Wagner Technology gadgets, specifically our mobile phones, save us time, allow for quick communication and offer opportunity for brevity. However, they’re like the frog in the kettle analogy…we don’t realize that more and more we are being pulled into the non-humanness of the screen and becoming less aware of how it impacts our everyday manners, social… Read More