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Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

Ambassador of Corporate Civility

The Parks Image Group

Business Etiquette and Corporate Civility Experts
serving company, leadership and staff
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
Contact The Parks Image Group today and let us help you:
  • build corporate credibility and staff confidence; and
  • ensure that your employees at every level of the company represent your corporate brand and message, both internally and when they interact with the public.

Are You An Offensive Dinner Party Guest?

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

A friend of mine was recently telling me about a dinner party she just attended. One of the guests was a woman she hadn’t met before, as she lived in another state. Over dinner, the woman addressed … [Read more...]

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Don’t Stick Your Foot in Your Mouth

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

Last weekend a friend of mine attended a wedding held in Canada. She was chatting with a friend who had just moved from Europe to her home state, Georgia, for work. Soon a couple came over and … [Read more...]

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Smarty-Pants Civility

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

Most of us like to think of ourselves as pretty clever. But what’s not so clever is acting superior to those who make blunders or don’t know as much as you do (or think you do) about a particular … [Read more...]

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Avoiding Hot-Button Topics with Strangers

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

Over the holidays a friend of mine was flying home to see her family. It was a long flight, and the man next to her started chatting with her. They engaged in polite conversation for a while, and all … [Read more...]

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Avoid Asking Personal Questions

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

Ah, Facebook. Thanks to the wonders of technology, you are now privy to the fact that your dentist had a sexy date night with her husband, a high school classmate whom you haven’t seen in 20 years is … [Read more...]

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Thank You Notes – Tradition vs. Modernity – It Depends on the Situation

Thank you notes that are personal and handwritten are still required in certain situations. Tradition vs. Modernity For years the thank you note … [Read More...]

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