A business thank you note example, happy writing! How long after a job interview should you send a thank you note? 24 hours so you are not forgotten. Statistics show that sending a note versus not sending a note will impress said company and that you’re more likely than not – to get a job….
Chinese New Year Gift-Giving | Golden Rules Gal
- Gifting & Giving, Golden Rules Gal, International Protocol
- Jan 24, 2020
Happy Year of the Rat! Welcome to the Year of the Rat. Chinese New Year is all about passing on good luck for the coming year. This is why Feng Shui is vital to their culture: it’s all about enhancing harmony and balance. The last thing you want to do is give a gift that…
6 Acceptable Reasons for Calling in Sick | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Workplace Etiquette
- Jan 17, 2020
Hold onto your hankies when you are sick. Email is an accepted form of communication when it comes to calling in sick, but make sure you’re clear from the get-go so your boss doesn’t think you’re playing hooky. Here is a list of acceptable reasons why you can’t come to work: 1. You’re Contagious. Of…
10 Things you Should Never ask Anyone | Golden Rules Gal
- General Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal
- Jan 3, 2020
Think before you speak. It’s much easier to be kind than to rewind. Sometimes we are rude without even knowing it. In general, stay away from topics that are controversial, like politics or religion. And whether you know another person well or not, there are some questions that should never be asked. Here are some…
10 New Year’s Etiquette Resolutions | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, New Year's Etiquette
- Dec 27, 2019
Every new year, Dear Abby prints a column called “Just for Today.” Pictured with her at a dinner I hosted in San Francisco. It’s that time of year: December. Too many parties and libations, which means January will come as a welcome relief and a chance to start again. Although most of us try to…
Holiday Entertaining | Golden Rules Gal
- Entertaining Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal, Holiday Etiquette
- Dec 20, 2019
Sunday brunch dessert presentation Holidays are a time for friends and family, the time when we cook, drink, and eat together, and celebrate good cheer. Here are some tips for doing it in style: 1. What is the biggest faux pas people make when setting their table for a big holiday meal? The biggest faux…
Wallpaper remnant from my powder room tied with Buddha gold ribbon. Shopping at the mall has been replaced by shopping online. However, unless you have your gift sent directly to the giftee, you still have to wrap it. Wrap Like a Pro In San Francisco, the go-to place for the perfect gift and gift wrap…
7 Tips for Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas | Golden Rules Gal
- Gifting & Giving, Golden Rules Gal
- Dec 6, 2019
For the bridge player, a playing card themed tip towel and coordinating cocktail napkins. The H in holiday has unfortunately come to stand for hurried and hassled. Picking out hostess gifts and presenting them with pride should be fun. The key to choosing a gift is to get back to basics. You can be stylish…
Five Ways to Treat a Restaurant Server | Golden Rules Gal
- Food & Dining, Golden Rules Gal, Restaurant Etiquette
- Nov 30, 2019
Dinner in the wine country for 50. Think the golden rule and treat your server as you would want to be treated – with respect. Working in the service industry is tough, so be kind to your server. The nicer you are to your server, the better service you’ll receive. Remember, sometimes things are beyond…
7 Ways to De-Stress on Thanksgiving | Golden Rules Gal
- Entertaining Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal, Thanksgiving Etiquette
- Nov 22, 2019
I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. —Henry David Thoreau Large gatherings always bring an element of stress for the host. Here are tips for making your Thanksgiving dinner a time to enjoy your friends, family, and feast. Ask Your Guests To Contribute To The Dinner. Thanksgiving is a…
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