Manners cost us nothing; yet, earn us respect when we use them.
"Manners maketh the man," is a phrase not used much these days. The basics of etiquette have been largely forgotten by the younger generation.
The...
Office Etiquette or Office Manners is about conducting yourself respectfully and courteously in the office or workplaceFirst impressions are important! You are the ambassador/s of the business Bookmark...
Engagement Party Etiquette requires the bride's family to host the first social gathering to share the good news with family members and close friends. If the groom's family resides in a distant hometown,...
Employee Etiquette is how you conduct yourself in your capacity as an employee to your employer and your co-workers Bookmark and ShareNEVER arrive at work drunk, smelling of alcohol on under the influence...
Airline Etiquette begins even before you leave home.
Be sure to shower, use a deodorant and don clean clothes. You will be sitting close to people and don’t want to smell offensive.
So, allow yourself...
Etiquette is an integral part of the business world. Whether you're introducing a potential client to your supervisor or attending a business dinner, your fellow professionals will expect you to know and...
The British generally pay a lot of attention to good table manners. Even young children are expected to eat properly with knife and fork.We eat most of our food with cutlery. The foods we don't eat with...
The basic principles of proper dinner table etiquette.......and how to avoid social embarrassment! Here are the important tips on dinner table etiquette that will help you through any formal or semi formal...
Whether at work, at home, or on your mobile phone, here are 8 solid telephone etiquette tips everyone should be displaying at all times.1. Always identify yourself at the beginning of all calls.A) When...
In a world filled with bad manners and more social faux pas than there are people, I thought it might help to offer a list of social etiquette tips. Since we're surrounded by bad manners, sometimes it's...
No matter how wealthy, attractive or powerful you are, according to the authors of "Better than Beauty: A Guide to Charm," none of these will redeem you from the unflattering label of being boorish, rude...
A self-disciplined life makes the job of good workplace ethics more attainable. Self-discipline has always been one of those elusive character traits that your parents, coaches, or teachers have tried...
As tension mounts in our lives we have to find ways to relax our muscles, and a massage is one of the best ways to do this. Go ahead and call the closest massage therapist for an appointment, but before...
Here are my basic etiquette guidelines for borrowing:Never borrow anything you can't return as soon as you are finished with it.If whatever you borrow breaks or tears, apologize and go buy the person a...
Communication is essential in relationships of all types, from personal and family to business. Successful communication requires courtesy and respect for others.One common cause for the breakdown of communication...
Everyone has experienced awkward situations, even after trying to follow the most basic rules of etiquette. These may be insignificant events that you won’t remember a year from now, or they may...
The very idea of having a roommate might make you cringe, but it can be a good thing. There are a variety of reasons why people choose to share their living space with another person. Whether you're a...
Eating foods without a fork and knife can be fun and appropriate, as long as they’re supposed to be eaten that way. However, there are some foods and occasions that call for a utensil besides your...
If you have been invited to a professional lunch or business meeting, you need to make sure you understand the rules of etiquette. Even though it a more relaxed place to conduct business, you should continue...
Mealtime Etiquette for children (and many adults) is very important. Why? This is a hot topic because so many people get nervous and upset when invited to a meal because they are unsure about their etiquette...