7 Things Not to Post on Social Media After You Get Engaged March 16, 2018 | Rachel Wagner You just got engaged! How exciting! If you’re planning on posting about your engagement and upcoming wedding, here are seven pieces of social media engagement etiquette you need to know. As an etiquette expert, I was honored to be interviewed for this article in WeddingWire. Once the initial shock and excitement of the proposal dies down—a.k.a. once… Read More
10 Things You Should Never, Ever Say Over Text or Email February 16, 2018 | Rachel Wagner 10 Things You Should Never, Ever Say Over Text or Email Before you hit the send button on that text message or email, read this list of things you should never communicate through a screen. I was honored to be one of the “etiquette experts” interviewed for this Reader’s Digest article. Using good “screen” etiquette… Read More
Should You Use Emojis in Your Business Email? 5 Tips You Need to Know February 11, 2018 | Rachel Wagner Emoji Business Etiquette The question, “Should you use emojis in your business email?” is one of the most reactionary topics in my popular “Email Etiquette” training session. We all use email in business but rarely do employees receive any type of formal training in the do’s and don’ts of what makes business emails professional, including… Read More
Hot Tea Etiquette – 8 Tips to Appear Socially Refined January 25, 2018 | Rachel Wagner | 2 Comments Hot Tea Etiquette – 8 Tips to Appear Socially Refined While January is recognized as National Hot Tea Month, hot tea etiquette is important in business and social settings all year long. We’ve come a long way from the straight-laced Victorian tea times when afternoon tea was first established (and even the post-Edwardian period…think Downton… Read More
How to Host a House Guest – 10 Blunders to Avoid January 11, 2018 | Rachel Wagner 10 Blunders to Avoid While Hosting a House Guest. We all know the things to do to be a gracious house guest. But, when the roles are reversed, do we know how to host a house guest overnight so they feel welcomed and comfortable? I was honored to be interviewed, along with two other etiquette… Read More
2017 Holiday Tipping Guidelines December 15, 2017 | Rachel Wagner With the holidays upon us, and 2017 coming to a close, end-of-year “thank you” tipping can be a tricky and confusing topic. The purpose of holiday tipping is to reward good service and to say thank you. And according to a recent survey by Consumer Reports, “sixty percent of us gave tips to one or more… Read More
Eat and Drink Manners Matter at Office Holiday Party December 6, 2017 | Rachel Wagner Handling food and drink at the office Christmas or holiday party can be a tricky affair. It’s still a work event. Manners matter. You want to convey professionalism and a sense of responsibility when imbibing to not undermine your professional image.… Read More
Office Holiday Party Etiquette – 8 Tips November 29, 2017 | Rachel Wagner Office holiday parties can be fun, but they can also be more dangerous than an icy sidewalk. The relaxed atmosphere and often-unlimited spirits can lead to anything from embarrassing slip-ups to career-compromising blunders. With this in mind, it’s important to brush up on your manners and use your best behavior at these company-sponsored events. You… Read More
Etiquette Rules for Hosting Your First Thanksgiving November 20, 2017 | Rachel Wagner If you’re a Millennial or just new to the hosting game, it can be a little scary to host your first Thanksgiving or another holiday dinner. You want to have fun, but you also want to make sure everything goes right. And you’re probably worried about following proper etiquette—which can be hard to do when… Read More
Thanksgiving Host and Guest Etiquette Tips November 16, 2017 | Rachel Wagner Thanksgiving is a time to gather around a scrumptious table with family and friends. To be impressive as a host or a guest, here are a few host and guest etiquette tips to keep in mind, in addition to using your best table manners and dining etiquette:… Read More