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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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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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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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Tagged business cards, business correspondence, business entertaining, business etiquette, business formal, China, communication, customs, Cynthia Lett, dining skills, etiquette training, gestures, greetings, international etiquette, Japanese Etiquette, manners, non-verbal communication, table manners, verbal communications
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When Insults Had Class
Because I am an etiquette expert, people are careful about what they say and how they say it when around me. What they should know is that the top experts in proper etiquette understand human behavior well and we find … Continue reading
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Tagged business correspondence, business entertaining, business etiquette, civility, communication, entertaining at home, etiquette, gestures, greetings, manners, profanity, verbal communications
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Lack of civility is bad example – Washington Times
This wonderfully written article in today’s Washington Times reflects my own opinion about recent incivilities in the sports world reported on in the news. HAGELIN: Lack of civility is bad example – Washington Times Shared via AddThis
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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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Tagged business etiquette, communication, Cynthia Lett, dining, dining skills, employee training, etiquette, etiquette training, gestures, greetings, international etiquette, table manners, teaching etiquette
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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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Tagged civility, etiquette, etiquette training, gestures, greetings, Hosting International Visitors, international etiquette, Queen Elizabeth, Royalty
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