Category Archives: Pet Peeves

What is the Proper Etiquette Response to “Why Is My Stomach Growling?” ?

Check out the article on bettyconfidential.com today on what it means when your stomach is growling.  I am the source for the etiquette of what to do when yours or other people’s stomachs growl.

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Boardroom Polish Seminar – April 15

On April 15, at the Doubletree Hotel & Meeting Center in Bethesda, Maryland, The Lett Group will offer our popular seminar, Boardroom Polish™ – Business Etiquette & Entertaining for Professionals. Professionals at all levels of the corporate ladder who wish … 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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