Tag Archives: manners
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
Posted in business etiquette, Civility, conversation, Cynthia Lett, e-mail, etiquette, first impression, getting a job, job search, keeping your job, leadership, manners, networking, Proper Dress, protocol, recommendations, soft skills, The Lett Group, Training
Tagged business etiquette, civility, communication, conversation, Cynthia Lett, manners, non-verbal communication, Office Attire, office etiquette, verbal communications
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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
Posted in business etiquette, Children's Etiquette, Civility, conversation, Cynthia Lett, Dining Etiquette, Diplomacy, etiquette, Expert, first impression, getting a job, leadership, manners, protocol, thank you notes, The Lett Group, Training, western etiquette
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
Posted in Australian etiquette, business etiquette, chinese etiquette, conversation, Cynthia Lett, Dining Etiquette, Diplomacy, Dubai etiquette, Embassies, etiquette, Expert, first impression, gifts, International Greetings, International Manners, international protocol, Japan, Japanese Etiquette, leadership, manners, media coverage of etiquette, Proper Dress, recommendations, table manners, The Lett Group, Tipping, Toasting, Training, Travel Etiquette, western etiquette
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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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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Tagged brunch etiquette, business entertaining, business etiquette, civility, communication, Cynthia Lett, DC, dining, dining skills, employee training, etiquette, etiquette training, manners, non-verbal communication, table manners
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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
Posted in Children's Etiquette, conversation, Cynthia Lett, Dining Etiquette, etiquette, first impression, International Manners, international protocol, leadership, manners, table manners, The Lett Group, Training
Tagged brunch etiquette, business etiquette, civility, classroom etiquette, communication, Cynthia Lett, dining skills, entertaining at home, etiquette, etiquette training, greetings, international etiquette, manners
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