Is it a coincidence? The three countries in which I have lived—France, Venezuela, and the United States—all celebrate national events in July. France celebrates Bastille Day on July 14, while the U.S. … [Read more...]
Using Foul Language in Public
The other day I was enjoying a lovely meal with my husband at an outdoor café. Unfortunately, we were seated next to a table of college-aged friends and couldn’t help but overhear their loud … [Read more...]
What Signals Are You Sending in a Job Interview?
I just stumbled upon a fascinating survey of 2,000 bosses which revealed the common non-verbal mistakes people can make in a job interview. Apparently, the average job interview lasts 40 minutes, but … [Read more...]
Graduation Etiquette
I know a lot of you have been celebrating high school and college graduations lately, which are typically festive occasions. What parent doesn’t want to proudly cheer on their child? What graduate … [Read more...]
Using Your Cell Phone While Waiting in Line
The other day a friend of mine was shopping in the market and was stuck in a line with several other shoppers. One young woman must not have seen the line and instead decided to wait to the side while … [Read more...]