Business Dining Etiquette Blunders – how to correct them When it comes to business dining, you want to give an impeccable impression at the table, whether you’re the host or attending as someone’s guest. For example, everyone already knows that good table manners include to keep elbows off the table and not to talk with food in your mouth. However, might there be some… Read More
Conference Room Business Lunch Tips Conference Room Business Lunch – 12 Tips Today, it’s becoming more and more common to put your company’s conference room to good use for a business lunch. Below are some conference room business lunch tips to help plan and prepare your next lunch event with clients and business associates. To begin with… Extend the invitation… Read More
Airplane Etiquette and Courtesies to Keep Doing After 3 years of NOT flying, I’ve done 3 domestic roundtrip flights in the past 5 months. I was curious what I would encounter among my fellow passengers in the way of airplane etiquette and courtesies. Although it’s not uncommon to hear in the news of an occasional unruly passenger, I was actually surprised—in a… Read More
6 Musts for a Thank-you Note You know those holiday gifts you received? Well, quick…dig through your stationery drawer and grab some thank you notes. It’s not too late. Here are 6 musts for a perfect thank-you note. It will make your recipients’ day and put a smile on their face to find your handwritten note in their mailbox. To begin… Read More
How 1:1 coaching will benefit you As a business etiquette consultant, I often get calls about 1:1 coaching. And these callers usually ask the question, “How will 1:1 coaching benefit me?” Every working professional is unique in their skills, talents, abilities, and even emotional intelligence. Often these professionals find themselves at a place of wanting to move ahead in their careers… Read More
5 Ways to Rock Your Dining Etiquette Right Now Why rock your dining etiquette? Because people need a brush-up course on table manners post-Pandemic. Business lunches and dinners came to a standstill during the Pandemic. Nor, of course, did people gather at restaurants for social meals. But now, post-pandemic, my etiquette business has skyrocketed! Most bookings are for my popular dining etiquette training called… Read More
New Neighbor Etiquette Life often brings new neighbors into our life. So, I was honored to be interviewed for this “new neighbor etiquette” story in Rent.com. You’ve likely heard the theme song to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which includes, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” So, in this article, you will learn what you need to know about being a… Read More
How to Write a Thank You Note I’ve had two requests recently on how to write a thank-you note. Mind you, these requests are from professional adults! So, it seems this is a great time to review some quick tips on how to write the perfect little thank-you note. The holidays have come and gone. And likely you received a few gifts… Read More
When to Stand and Why – 4 rules Knowing when to stand and why is part of good business etiquette and social manners. I was reminded of this recently at a local Chamber of Commerce luncheon. When I arrived at my assigned table, two men who were already seated and whom I did not know, stood. I was totally impressed. I had not… Read More
National Talk in an Elevator Day Who knew there was a “National Talk in an Elevator Day”?! I sure didn’t. But there is. It’s July 30, 2021. My newly gained, profound knowledge of this national day is thanks to a cleverly written marketing piece from my friends, Joe Mathis and Todd Wade, at the amazing Rumbledrum event planners extroidiaire! So, why… Read More