Holiday Dinner Party Etiquette: 8 Ways to Put Your Best Foot Forward November 28, 2018 | Rachel Wagner ‘Tis the season for holiday dinner parties! Which means it’s time to brush up on your holiday dinner party etiquette. Whether the party is in the home of your boss, friends or neighbors, you will set yourself apart as a gracious and thoughtful guest, if you follow these holiday dinner party etiquette tips. Here are… Read More
Office Holiday Party: 6 Tips to be Savvy, Not Sorry November 26, 2018 | Rachel Wagner Be Savvy, Not Sorry at your Holiday Party ‘Tis the season for the office holiday party. It’s a great place to have fun with coworkers and mingle with the higher ups. But, etiquette and professionalism still matter at the office holiday party. After all, it’s still a work event. And you’re being observed by coworkers,… Read More
Uber and Lyft Etiquette Tips October 26, 2018 | Rachel Wagner Ever used a rideshare service such as Lyft or Uber and wondered about correct etiquette? I know I did the first time my “taxi” was an Uber. Do I tip the same as a taxi? Can I tell the driver to turn the AC up or the music down? The Uber and Lyft etiquette tips… Read More
5 Workplace Character Traits for a Positive Reputation October 22, 2018 | Rachel Wagner Workplace character traits often trump skills. A lack of character in the workplace has now caused some companies to “hire for character and train for skill.” It doesn’t mean skills and competence don’t matter. But, often skills can be taught and mastered on the job, while character flaws may not be redeemable. We’ve all… Read More
Mid-term Election Etiquette: Five Tips for Peaceful Politics at Work October 19, 2018 | Rachel Wagner Is there such a thing as mid-term election etiquette at work? Mid-term elections are just around the corner across the United States. And since employees today typically spend more time at work than anywhere else, is it possible to have peaceful politics at work? Is it okay to talk politics at all? Many offices don’t… Read More
Business Etiquette Errors Can Be Costly October 2, 2018 | Rachel Wagner In a conversation recently with a high-level professional, he said he often scribbles notes on the back of someone’s business card to remember something they talked about. He asked if this was okay. My response: It’s not ideal. It’s like putting graffiti on someone’s card. A best practice is to wait until the person has… Read More
Meeting Etiquette: Top 4 Meeting Pet Peeves and How to Avoid Them September 13, 2018 | Rachel Wagner Meetings can be a way to focus on business issues, gather input and jointly solve problems. But, many people don’t practice good meeting etiquette. According to a recent report in USA Today,* attendees ranked the four meeting etiquette pet peeves below as the most annoying. Here are the faux pas and best practices to avoid… Read More
6 Etiquette Mistakes That Even Smart Professionals Make September 8, 2018 | Rachel Wagner Good business etiquette skills go a long way to increase your influence and position you for career advancement. But, sometimes, even the most “seasoned” professionals drop the ball and make mistakes when it comes to proper business etiquette. Consider how you can set yourself apart as a more credible and polished professional by avoiding these… Read More
No Phone Brunch – 3 Reasons to Put Your Phone Away July 19, 2018 | Rachel Wagner There’s a new trend called the No-Phone Brunch. But, the concept can be applied to any restaurant meal or when out having drinks with friends. Here’s how it works: Everyone puts their phones in the middle of the table, and the first person to reach for theirs has to pay the entire bill. Sounds harsh,… Read More
5 Power Words and Phrases to Use at Work July 12, 2018 | Rachel Wagner Using power words and phrases at work helps inspire a more enjoyable workplace environment for everyone. Power words help motivate, encourage and build mutually respectful relationships with team members, clients and customers. Negative words can tear down, intimidate and discourage. Pick the power ones. It’s part of good business etiquette. You can’t go wrong with… Read More