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That Annoying Kid in the Restaurant
Etiquette is the vehicle to living in a polite, gracious society. There are many segments of that society – some we enjoy being around, some we abhor. With Autism growing to affect one out of 80 boys in the United … Continue reading
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Retirement Gifts
I was asked today what would be some good gifts to give to someone who is retiring. While I don’t know how much you want to spend or how close you are to the retiree, so here are some varied … Continue reading
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Tagged civility, communication, Cynthia Lett, gestures, gift giving, gifts, manners, Retirement party
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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
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Appropriate High School & College Graduation Gifts
Your know a child who is graduating from high school or college and you have been invited Continue reading
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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
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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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Breaking Up Electronically
You have the power to pick up the phone and call the person and have a conversation that doesn’t include a keyboard. If you accept electronic communication as the main means for interaction then you can have no complaint when you are told by Tweet that the relationship is over. Continue reading
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