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10 Things Never to Say to A Flight Attendant | Golden Rules Gal (As overheard by me on more flights than I can count)

Can you watch my baby while I take a nap? Travel by car or bring along your nanny. The flight attendant is there to take care of you and your safety, not to babysit. Can you lift my bag up to the overhead compartment for me? Check your bag if it’s too heavy. I will…

10 Tips for Delivering a Eulogy | Golden Rules Gal

Life happens when we least expect it. As the saying goes, there’s a first time for everything. I just didn’t think my first time would be giving a eulogy at my young niece Charlotte’s memorial service. I am both sad and honored to pay tribute to her. Death will become all of us, so why…

Golden Rules When Traveling Abroad | Golden Rules Gal

Safety. Don’t stick out. Leave your family heirlooms and designer luggage at home, or you’ll be a victim. Packing. Less is more, so you always have room to bring back gifts from your travels. Selfies. Be mindful of snapping shots in museums or sacred places where it’s not allowed. Read. Learn as much as you…

Lisa’s Top 20 Life Lessons (aka Lisa-isms) | Golden Rules Gal

Be a Resource For Others. You don’t need to create a resource guide to help others. However, one resourceful act will do. Be Kind, so You Never Have to Rewind. We have all learned this the hard way. Be Nice to People on the Way up Because You Might Need Them on the Way Down….

Wedding Vendor Cheat Sheet | Golden Rules Gal

You will have plenty to juggle when planning a wedding. But, if you can have a one-page printed sheet along with a note on your phone with all of your wedding information, life will be a whole lot easier. Here are my top picks, but create your own and plan as you go. You’re all…

Hotel Gratuity Guidelines | Golden Rules Gal

Tipping in the time of COVID requires extra generosity. With the global shutdown and everyone shut-in, it’s time to make our re-entry in a generous way. Of course, the amount all depends on the type of accommodation. But one thing experts all agree on is when in doubt, give. And make sure to have change…

How to Respond When Someone Cancels a Date | Golden Rules Gal

Going on a date is like planning a vacation: it’s half the fun! That’s why when your date cancels, it’s normal to be disappointed, but like everything in life, disappointment should be handled with grace. There could be more than one reason for a postponement, so take it at face value without overthinking the why….

10 Tips to Conquer The Power Lunch | Golden Rules Gal

Lisa Grotts
Business Etiquette, Food & Dining, Golden Rules Gal
Aug 3, 2021

You’ve planned that all-important power lunch. The ask has been made, but that’s just the beginning. Here are some questions and answers to make it a success. When is it okay to start talking business? If business has not been discussed by dessert, by all means, bring it up. If you run out of time,…

Money Matters | Golden Rules Gal

What to Say If You’re Asked for a Loan? If you’re going to lend money, there needs to be ground rules so things won’t be awkward. Be firm and employ a script if you have to. Time will be the enemy if your requests go ignored. The longer it goes unpaid, the less likely it…

5 Ways to Prevent Lost Luggage | Golden Rules Gal

Travelers’ rights are an oxymoron. We pay more and more for travel, yet we get less and less. According to the Department of Transportation, there’s only a 1% chance that your luggage will be lost or misplaced. However, when this happens, it seems like the end of the world. Here’s how to lower the odds:…