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Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

Ambassador of Corporate Civility

The Parks Image Group

Business Etiquette and Corporate Civility Experts
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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.

A Dinner Party No-No

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

My friend just told me about a dinner party she and her husband threw last weekend. The invitation gave the start time as 7pm, with dinner served at 8pm. Most of the guests showed up from 7 on, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Civility, Etiquette Tagged With: civility, dining, dinner party etiquette, etiquette, faux pas, guest etiquette, host etiquette, invitation, parks image group, peggy parks

What Parents Really Think When You Give Them Unsolicited Advice

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

A lot of the mothers I know complain about being approached by strangers who can’t resist offering unsolicited advice. Somehow, this person thinks he or she knows better than the child’s mom as to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Etiquette Tagged With: civility, etiquette, faux pas, funny essay, moms, parenting, peggy parks, the parks image group, unsolicited advice, wendy molyneux

Are Your Language Skills Up To Par?

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

A friend of mine just returned from France, where she stayed with friends who own a lovely chateau there. Her friends have spent every summer there for the past seven years, but, amazingly, the wife … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Etiquette Tagged With: civility, etiquette, faux pas, Image, language, parks image group, peggy parks, speaking a foreign language, tourist, travel etiquette

When To Shut Up

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

Last week a friend of mine was traveling through Greece. She and her friend hopped on a tour bus with several other travelers. One couple appeared to be British and the man was talking very loudly. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Civility, Etiquette Tagged With: being rude, civility, etiquette, faux pas, offensive, parks image group, peggy parks, traveling abroad

Are You Being Too Social?

by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS

A friend of mine recently hosted a going away party for a close friend who was moving away. She invited about 10 mutual friends for a nice lunch at a local café. One friend showed up late, with two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Etiquette Tagged With: faux pas, party etiquette, peggy parks, social butterfly, social etiquette, the parks image group

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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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