Tag Archives: dining skills

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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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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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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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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Manners reborn: why a new generation prefers etiquette to ecstasy …

…according to a new survey, a startling proportion of young people are confounding Churchill’s wisdom and wholeheartedly celebrating traditional conservative values. They believe in the importance of manners, espouse the joys of the family unit, and, most surprising of all, more than three quarters believe that the country has changed for the worse. 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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Australian Table Manners – Oh My!

Australians are unspeakable eaters according to etiquette expert Gill Harbord Article from: Sunday Herald Sun By: Catherine Lambert August 30, 2009 12:00am TOO many Australians are using forks as spades and knives as forks, according to etiquette expert Gill Harbord. … Continue reading

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Compulsory Etiquette Classes

This is an old article but since I just found it, it is news to me.  Brighton College on the southern English coast started etiquete classes for 13-14-year-olds because the Headmaster, Richard Cairns, decided it was time his pupils were … Continue reading

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“Etiquette teachers” giving wrong advice

I love to see all of the articles written about etiquette in across the world.  I keep up by using Google Alerts with the keywords “etiquette”, “business etiquette” and “international protocol”.  I don’t have time to read all the articles … Continue reading

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