Conference Room Business Lunch Tips Conference Room Business Lunch – 12 Tips Today, it’s becoming more and more common to put your company’s conference room to good use for a business lunch. Below are some conference room business lunch tips to help plan and prepare your next lunch event with clients and business associates. To begin with… Extend the invitation… Read More
6 Musts for a Thank-you Note You know those holiday gifts you received? Well, quick…dig through your stationery drawer and grab some thank you notes. It’s not too late. Here are 6 musts for a perfect thank-you note. It will make your recipients’ day and put a smile on their face to find your handwritten note in their mailbox. To begin… Read More
5 Ways to Rock Your Dining Etiquette Right Now Why rock your dining etiquette? Because people need a brush-up course on table manners post-Pandemic. Business lunches and dinners came to a standstill during the Pandemic. Nor, of course, did people gather at restaurants for social meals. But now, post-pandemic, my etiquette business has skyrocketed! Most bookings are for my popular dining etiquette training called… Read More
Business Etiquette – Old Versus New Rules in Virtual World Business etiquette – Old versus New Rules in our Virtual World. Hmmm…what still applies? Good business etiquette was vital in our pre-pandemic world to give a good impression and reflect well on a company’s brand and image. The basic business etiquette rules were easy to remember. Give a firm handshake. Have good eye contact. Dress… Read More
Etiquette Mistakes at Retail Stores During Covid-19 Etiquette Mistakes at Retail Stores During Covid-19 In our new normal, nothing is, well, normal. That includes shopping at retail stores. We try to stand six feet apart while browsing or waiting in the check-out line. We try not to touch and feel clothing items on the rack. But, customers make etiquette mistakes at retail… Read More
Business Etiquette Skills for Young Professionals Good business etiquette skills are essential for young professionals. Why? First, to be successful in the business arena. Second, to reflect well on the company or organization for which they work. And, third, to give them a greater level of confidence in any business setting. Many college graduates attend etiquette dinners of some type during… Read More
Restaurant Etiquette for Valentine’s Day Dining Valentine’s Day is a nationally celebrated holiday often associated with a romantic dinner out. Good etiquette at restaurants is part of good manners anytime when eating out. But, it especially comes to mind around Valentine’s Day when diners pack restaurant tables to celebrate their romance. Most servers are trained to treat customers with courtesy and… Read More
13 Potluck Etiquette Rules for Hosts and Guests Potlucks at Thanksgiving and during the holidays are a wonderful and informal way to gather with friends and family. But just because it’s casual doesn’t mean etiquette goes out the window. Whether you’re hosting or attending as a guest, here are thirteen dining etiquette and host and guest tips that you should know when planning or attending a potluck meal.… Read More
Chopstick Etiquette Using chopsticks to enjoy various Asian foods might seem more difficult than it is. But, it’s part of good dining etiquette. I got my first chopstick lesson in New York City when my daughter moved there for her first job in public relations after college. She quickly embraced the food scene and became an expert… Read More
Dining Etiquette – How to Dine with Your Boss If your boss invites you to lunch, flawless dining etiquette is essential. Whether you’re just starting out at the company or are a seasoned employee, meal time with the boss is a time to impress. In fact, the meal itself is secondary to the protocol and etiquette for business dining. Consider the event an extension of… Read More