Category Archives: Proper Dress

New Dress Code for the Vatican

Vatican tourists told to cover up or face ban over skimpy clothes By Travelmail Reporter Last updated at 4:28 PM on 30th July 2010 Comments (9) Add to My Stories The Vatican has imposed a crack-down on tourists’ clothing and … Continue reading

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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

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Pull Your Pants Up – Gain A More Positive Image

The new campaign headed by Brooklyn,NY based State Senator Eric Adams to encourage young men to pull their pants up has caused a new stir in the USA. This is a campaign that actually started getting attention in 2007 (see … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Win Your Next Job With Three Essential Interview Skills

I found this article by Deborah Walker, CCMC which is a wonderful outline in very simple terms about how to ace your next job interview and get the job for which you are applying. Win Your Next Job With Three … Continue reading

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Does What We Wear Matter?

What we wear is an integral part of the first impression we make. Continue reading

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