Category Archives: business etiquette
Desiderata – Still Current Advice
As an etiquette expert, I am often asked by my young adult students for advice about how to be proud of yourself and what you do. I teach life skills and for some mastering these skills is a challenge. I … Continue reading
If they don’t like you, you will be on the pink list for sure.
the decision regarding who is asked to leave and who may be fought for to stay may depend upon your soft skills. Continue reading
Posted in business etiquette, Civility, conversation, Cynthia Lett, e-mail, etiquette, first impression, getting a job, job search, keeping your job, leadership, manners, networking, Proper Dress, protocol, recommendations, soft skills, The Lett Group, Training
Tagged business etiquette, civility, communication, conversation, Cynthia Lett, manners, non-verbal communication, Office Attire, office etiquette, verbal communications
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25 Rules of Civility
When George Washington (the first President of the United States) was a teen, he learned to write and read by copying the 100 Rules of Civility which were written in France and sent to school masters in American colonies for … Continue reading
Posted in business etiquette, Children's Etiquette, Civility, conversation, Cynthia Lett, Dining Etiquette, Diplomacy, etiquette, Expert, first impression, getting a job, leadership, manners, protocol, thank you notes, The Lett Group, Training, western etiquette
Tagged business correspondence, business entertaining, business etiquette, casual dress, civility, classroom etiquette, communication, Cynthia Lett, dining, dining skills, employee training, etiquette, etiquette training, first impression, gestures, manners, verbal communications
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Proper Spelling is Good Business Etiquette
This article highlights some lamentable but funny spelling mistakes which undoubtedly cost the senders consideration for the job. Continue reading
Posted in business etiquette, Cynthia Lett, e-mail, etiquette, first impression, Interviewing, job search, media coverage of etiquette, quotes, recommendations, The Lett Group, university students
Tagged business, business correspondence, Cynthia Lett, email, Interviewing, office etiquette, students behavior, teaching etiquette
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Global Etiquette For Business Travelers – Forbes
…a great tip sheet for professionals who are looking for ways to do business correctly overseas… Continue reading
Posted in Australian etiquette, business etiquette, chinese etiquette, conversation, Cynthia Lett, Dining Etiquette, Diplomacy, Dubai etiquette, Embassies, etiquette, Expert, first impression, gifts, International Greetings, International Manners, international protocol, Japan, Japanese Etiquette, leadership, manners, media coverage of etiquette, Proper Dress, recommendations, table manners, The Lett Group, Tipping, Toasting, Training, Travel Etiquette, western etiquette
Tagged business cards, business correspondence, business entertaining, business etiquette, business formal, China, communication, customs, Cynthia Lett, dining skills, etiquette training, gestures, greetings, international etiquette, Japanese Etiquette, manners, non-verbal communication, table manners, verbal communications
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Dining Skills for the Savvy Professional – New date just added
NEVER lose another deal – blow another job interview – or miss out on another high-level opportunity – because of a totally preventable dining etiquette disaster! Etiquette in business is much more than knowing which fork to use when dining … Continue reading
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