Category Archives: Expert

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

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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

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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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The Etiquette Book for the REST OF US – October 7, 2009

Frankly, buying a copy for everyone on your team might be the cheapest and most painless way for you to make sure you never have to find yourself in a situation saying, “That’s So Annoying!!” Continue reading

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“That’s So Annoying” – Book Review in the Standard-Examiner, 9/13/2009

In “That’s So Annoying: An Etiquette Expert on the World’s Most Irritating Habits and What To Do About Them” (Skyhorse Publishing, 2009), Lett offered advice that ranged from laughing off the offense and moving on with your life to confronting the offender in a positive, nonthreatening way that would not cause embarrassment. Continue reading

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“That’s So Annoying” – A Book Review

Everyone should be armed with this book from political leaders, executives, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, moms and dads and teenagers. Each of us does something annoying at one time or another. Why not identify it and fix it before somebody has to tell you. Continue reading

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You’re invited: Dining Skills for the Savvy Professional (DC metro)

NEVER lose another deal – blow another job interview – or miss out on another high-level opportunity – because of a totally preventable dining etiquette disaster! Continue reading

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How To Work A Room With Ease

BWSmallBiz — Etiquette October 9, 2009, 5:00PM EST text size: TT How to Work a Room with Ease Tips for networking among strangers Jan Feindt By Louise Lee Small Biz HUNGRY? If you arrive hungry or thirsty, hit the buffet … Continue reading

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Protocol Training Seminar Oct. 1&2

If you work in a protocol office or if you plan international meetings, you will benefit from Managing Protocol Issues, our 2-day seminar which will be offered in Bethesda, Maryland on October 1-2 at the Doubletree Hotel and Meeting Center. … Continue reading

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When Queen Elizabeth II Comes To Your Town…

Etiquette experts give advice on royal treatment; abrazos discouraged By Loydean Thomas – Express-News Originally published on May 17, 1991.What do you do when the queen of England comes to call? The thing to do is be yourself but don’t … Continue reading

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