Make no mistake: You are judged by your handshake. A firm, friendly handshake with good eye contact shows self-confidence. And far more than you realize, you unconsciously judge others by the way they shake your hand. When a person shakes your hand easily and earnestly, he or she creates a favorable impression. It’s a simple…
High School Graduation Etiquette Q & A
- Events
- Jun 13, 2014
What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do. — John Ruskin Ruskin may have said it best. We all have a story with a beginning and an end. What’s most important is what we do along the way….
Business Meetings: Making a Good Impression
- Business
- May 10, 2014
There are several ways to guarantee that your next business meeting is a success. Making a good impression is key. Here are fifteen tips on how to do just that. 1. Be on time if not ten minutes early for an appointment. 2. Be aware that you will be on display the minute you enter…
Giving and Accepting Criticism
- Communication & Technology
- Apr 21, 2014
Giving criticism of any kind is difficult, though it is often the job of managers and business executives to do so. If we want to be helpful when correcting the mistakes of others, we must always be mindful of the way we do it. Of course, accepting criticism can be even harder to do. Here…
We all know that doctors are often unable to meet their appointment times. The waiting room is called that for a reason. But you can make the wait more pleasant for yourself and others by following a few guidelines. • Don’t sprawl out on the furniture as if you’re in your own living room….
Because it’s so fast and so convenient, texting is now the No. 1 form of communication. But because this tool is so powerful, it has ground rules and responsibilities. Since texting has no boundaries or face-to-face communication, it can cause misunderstandings and even lend itself to abuse. Words matter, especially written words. Here are some…
Doing Business in the United Kingdom: Cross-Cultural Etiquette
- International Protocol, Travel
- Mar 1, 2014
Internationally speaking, it pays to think globally and act locally. When traveling abroad, it’s important to learn about the people and culture you are doing business with, so as not to be misunderstood or appear rude. Here are some tips for businesspeople and other visitors traveling in the UK: UK Facts The United Kingdom…
Uber Car Etiquette
- Travel
- Jan 6, 2014
Uber. How many times does this word enter your vocabulary? It rarely entered mine until the personal car service Uber was formed. Now available in many major U.S. cities and in twenty-two countries, Uber allows you to book and pay for a car online or with your smartphone, and offers vehicles ranging from town cars…
Hiking Etiquette
- Fitness & Health
- Jan 4, 2014
A quote from Lewis Carroll in my book, A Traveler’s Passport to Etiquette, says it all. “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will lead you there.” When was the last time you stepped on a mountaintop? If recently, then you probably know the hiking drill. If not, it can’t hurt to…
Holiday Manners for Kids
- Children/Teen Etiquette, Holiday Etiquette
- Dec 16, 2013
It’s hard for kids to mind their manners at the holidays when so many exciting things are happening. But it’s more important than ever to know how to act at this time of year, when friends and family gather to celebrate the seaon. Here are some rules for kids, plus some guidelines for how…
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