Category: Entertaining Etiquette
It’s that time of year: the opening of the ballet season. Common sense and courtesy will vastly improve the enjoyment of everyone’s theatre experience if the basic rules of etiquette are followed:
• Don’t arrive late or leave early. It’s disruptive to the artists and audience.
... Read More »Category: Fitness & Health
Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance.
—Unknown
Fertility, shmertility. It seems I cannot read printed material of any kind without finding a discussion of women and fertility. Take it from someone who’s been ... Read More »
Category: International Protocol Travel
When conducting business in China, there are many protocols to be followed. Jenny Li, author of Passport China, writes that success in international business is about people, traditions, and relationships. Cultural Savvy president Joyce Miller adds, “Throughout much of Chinese history, the fundamental ... Read More »
Every time you make or receive a telephone call, you’re making a lasting impression, so make sure your tone of voice and your manner of speaking are courteous.
Answering the Phone for Another Person
• If you’re answering someone else’s phone, give that person’s ... Read More »
Category: Events
Some of the most important occasions in our life call for a toast. At weddings, birthdays, retirement parties, and other momentous occasions, a toast (a very short speech) is often expected. Some find this task daunting, but if you’re prepared, speaking in front of a group can even ... Read More »
Category: Travel
Christopher Columbus may be the best-known traveler who didn’t know where he was going, but many of us think nothing of flying around the globe to a land where the people and culture are foreign to us. Keep in mind that when traveling abroad, ... Read More »
Category: Gifting & Giving
To re-gift or not to re-gift? If you feel that re-gifting is cheap, think again. Being thrifty is being smart. In this economy, re-gifting makes great sense as long as you remove any evidence that the gift was once yours. The last thing you want to do is ... Read More »
Category: Holiday Etiquette
A gift should reflect the relationship you have with the recipient. Giving a truly great present speaks volumes, but how can you be sure to find the one that will perfectly suit the person you’re shopping for? The following tips are a guide to savvy gift-buying.
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Category: Business
Treating your colleagues with respect can gain you a winning edge and create a win-win situation for everyone at the office. Here are some basic rules of etiquette in the office and at office parties.
• Have respect for those around you, and show a keen ... Read More »
Category: Communication & Technology
Navigating computers and their problems can be challenging for all of us. At some point, you may need more than a computer Help line and a Genius Bar. This is the time to ask a computer technician to come to your home. In this ... Read More »