1. Diet and Exercise. Follow a clean diet and get regular exercise for the health of it! 2. Dress To Impress. There doesn’t have to be a designer label on the tag to look well-groomed. 3. Hair. Keep it clean and use a brush every once in a while. 4. Maintain Your Style. Whatever your…
Gratuity In the Time of Covid | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Pandemiquette, Tipping Etiquette
- May 10, 2022
The ‘tipping point’ happened in 2020. In normal times, gratuity depends on the quality and frequency of service. As servers are paid a low base pay, a little extra can make a big difference in the time of Covid. The amount all depends on the type of service, but one thing experts all agree on…
10 Tips to Get the Party Started | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Well-Mannered Parties
- May 2, 2022
The best host is one who enjoys her own party. When you are present to mix and mingle vs. take care of details that should have been done ahead of time, the night will not be as festive. The P-word is important, as in ‘planning’ not ‘procrastinating.’ Cramming does not fit into the equation. There…
10 Easy Ways to Welcome Overnight Guests | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Hospitality
- Apr 25, 2022
1. Extra Credit. Provide extras such as towels, slippers, and pillows. 2. Bedtime Comforts. Go the extra step by placing a piece of chocolate and a water bottle in their room before bedtime. 3. Octane Provisions. Show them where the coffee and tea are for breakfast so you can sleep in. 4. Extra Toiletries. Always…
10 Things Not to Wear as a Wedding Guest | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Wedding Etiquette
- Apr 18, 2022
1. White. It’s the bride’s day to wear this color. You have 364 other days to do so. 2. Black. It’s a wedding, not a funeral. 3. Evening Gown. Even if the wedding is black tie, you will outshine the bride and all other guests. 4. Bold Patterns. Keep the leopard motif for clubbing. 5….
10 Simple Ways to Be a Resource for Others | Golden Rules Gal
- General Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal
- Apr 12, 2022
“In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers.” – Fred Rogers 1. Be Generous. You have a gorgeous garden; share your tomatoes and your harvest or your…
Doing Business with People You Like | Golden Rules Gal
- Business Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal
- Apr 4, 2022
FACT: People like to do business with people they like. And why not when research shows we form 90% of our opinion in the first 90 seconds of meeting someone. The goal is to let your first impression shine to get ahead, not be left behind. With so much focus on technology, there is less…
5 Zoom Tips | Golden Rules Gal
- Digital Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal, Workplace Etiquette
- Mar 28, 2022
1. What types of backgrounds should you use on a professional call? Your house may not look like Versailles, so clean up your background to give the impression that it is. Remove any clutter, knickknacks, or personal photos. If applicable, a company banner looks professional. 2. In what types of scenarios should you have your…
I sang the national anthem at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on Flag Day, June 14, 1996. I had dinner with John F. Kennedy Junior at the Saks men’s store in San Francisco. It was his one-year anniversary to Carolyn Bessette. I sang the solo “When I Grow Too Old to Dream” at my high…
Where is far, far away, and how do I get there? Dear 2020, 2021, and 2022, None of this sh** was on my vision board! As the meme goes, “What a year this week has been!” Unfortunately, we are still finding ourselves in a covid conundrum. I want to have parties, but not many people…
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