If you’ve ever attended one of my training workshops, you know I am all about civility and mindfulness. One of my “calls to action” is to tell my audience to say “hello” the next time they walk into … [Read more...]
Finger Foods: Practicing Proper Dining Etiquette
A friend of mine emailed me to express her shock at the poor table manners she’s been noticing at various work functions lately. “We’ve seen several people in the past few months use their fingers to … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Etiquette
It seems to me that Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that you either love or hate. For every hopeless romantic swimming in long-stemmed red roses and heart-shaped chocolates there's a person … [Read more...]
Why It’s Bad Form to Talk About Money
A friend and her husband were recently invited over for a dinner party at his co-worker’s home. When I asked how the evening went, the husband rolled his eyes and said it was a nightmare. Why? … [Read more...]
A Graceful Response to an Etiquette Faux Pas
As a civility and etiquette expert, I find it a nuisance when people leave their cell phones on during movies, church, and performances. It takes two seconds to switch the phone off or set it to … [Read more...]