How To Say ‘No’ to Friends or Family Who Want To Borrow Money

It’s pretty much always awkward when a friend or family member asks to borrow money. The last thing you want is to offend the other person, but in some cases, you’re absolutely not going to give them any money. Unfortunately, you might be feeling uneasy, because you don’t quite know how to handle the situation.

Modern Money Etiquette: What’s Really the Best Way To Handle Splitting the Check?

After more than a year of pandemic lockdowns and social distancing, we’re all jumping at the chance to meet up for food and drinks with loved ones. But when it comes to divvying up that check at the end, that age-old dilemma of how to split the bill will undoubtedly rise again.

How to Write the Perfect Thank You Note

If ever there was a time to send thank you notes, it’s now that the holiday season is over, the new year is off to a good start and 2020 (as difficult as it was) is in the rearview mirror. This is a time for reflection on the past and planning for the year ahead. 2020 was extraordinary in that circumstances, both good and bad, offered moments of gratitude and grace.

How to Be Polite on the Phone

Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor Understanding proper telephone etiquette is an important skill to have no matter what you do professionally. Whether having a casual conversation with a friend or talking to someone for business reasons, there are ways you can ensure that you are being polite. Part 1 Using […]

How to Be Nice to a Mean Person

Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor Let’s be honest, the last thing you probably want to give a mean person is your kindness. When someone makes rude comments to you or acts in hurtful ways, it can be tempting to give it right back. However, there’s truly no satisfaction like the […]

How to Be a Good House Guest

Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor When visiting someone’s home, whether they’re a close family member, a friend, or a colleague, it is important to be a gracious guest. Your manners could make all the difference between a pleasant stay or a disastrous one. Be polite in order to ensure that […]

How to Answer the Phone at Work

Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor Projecting a professional image at work is important for career success. Answering the telephone is something that almost every employee does, regardless of his or her position in the company. Answering the right way will project a positive tone, help the caller feel comfortable, and […]

How to Avoid Coming off As Pretentious

Author: Wikihow | Co – Author/ Expert Contributor: Tami Claytor If you have been called pretentious, people probably think you are arrogant, a know-it-all, smug, or superior. People have a hard time connecting with a person they feel is judging and preaching on the top of a pedestal. You will be seen as more relatable […]

How to Answer the Phone Politely

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 […]

How to Uninvite Someone from a Party

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 […]