My friend shared a funny story with me with the other day. She and a couple of girlfriends had gone to a food festival where the only tables were tall round bar tables with no stools. It was a … [Read more...]
Is Your Halloween Costume Offensive?
Halloween is of course coming up, and I know a lot of people are already planning outrageous costumes. It's fun to get dolled up and go all out, but one thing you should consider is whether or not … [Read more...]
“How to develop a culture of civility in your company (and make your business more successful)”
On Oct. 7, 2015 American City Business Journals published a column by Peggy Parks about ways to develop a corporate culture of civility and the benefits to expect from its practice. For more … [Read more...]
“Important Etiquette Tips for Business in Japan and Brazil”
On Sept. 24, 2015 American City Business Journals published the second column in a two part series by Peggy Parks about etiquette differences and expectations for executives conducting international … [Read more...]
Are You Guilty Of This In-Flight Faux Pas?
Traveling these days seems to be a major civility challenge. It's so easy to get irritated or impatient as you witness rude behavior and a lack of consideration. People cut in line, knock each other … [Read more...]