Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor It’s important to have polite, friendly phone etiquette when answering the phone, especially if you’re speaking to a stranger or talking in a workplace. When answering the phone, it’s important to know how to answer properly so you don’t start the conversation off on a […]
Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor Playing the gracious host or hostess gets old quick when you have invited house guests who begin to outstay their welcome by days and days. Hopefully it’s an unfortunate mistake on their part, and a kind reminder will have them out the door. But some […]
Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor If you’re throwing a party, you obviously want it to be memorable. You’ll probably invite your friends or family members so that you’ll be surrounded by good company. But what do you do if you accidentally extend an invitation to the wrong person? Uninviting someone […]
Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor It can be difficult to know how to reply to “thank you.” Most commonly, people will say “you’re welcome” or “no problem.” Yet, it is worthwhile thinking about your response to this question in different situations. You can have a variety of responses depending upon […]
Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor Table manners and etiquette rules change over time. Although you no longer need to follow upper class British standards of etiquette, you should demonstrate a certain level of politeness while dining with friends, family, or co-workers. Make sure to always use common table manners and […]
The first Friday in September is Bring Your Manners to Work Day. Here are 5 ways to display your business etiquette acumen: 1) Always say “Please” and “Thank You” 2) Begin all written communications with the appropriate salutation. For Example: Formal-Dear Ms. Jones Informal-Hi Mary Never begin a business correspondence with “Hey” 3) Don’t send […]
May 25 is National Wine Day-Are You Asking Yourself, Which Wine Glass Do I Use? Even though Zoom has replaced in-person meetings & events for now, how we present ourselves online is just as important as when we directly interact with someone. Knowing the appropriate wine glass to use in business and formal-social settings gives […]
Have a cocktail before noon? Why not-it’s National Mimosa Day! Equal parts fresh-squeezed orange juice & champagne* it is the perfect weekend beverage that turns every occasion into a celebration. However, during this 2020 pandemic, no one would blame you if you decided to increase the amount of bubbly added to your aperitif. History […]
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It begins at sundown on September 18th and ends at sundown on September 20, 2020. It is the beginning of the Jewish high holy days and culminates with Yom Kippur (the day of atonement). It is a happy holiday, so it is appropriate to wish someone a Happy […]
The first Friday in September is Bring Your Manners to Work Day. On average, in the U.S. people spend more time at the office than they do at home. Yet civility in the workplace is on the decline. Resulting in decreased morale and productivity. Furthermore, studies show that consumer confidence in an organization decreases when […]
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