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Business Dining – Know when to talk shop!
Know the purpose of the Business Lunch or Dinner. In an effort to impress, an employee will talk shop to the boss or to anyone who will listen. This may not be the time.
Kids Who Go Off To Military School Come Back With Good Manners
Why can’t schools find a place for a full fledged etiquette, soft skills and life skills curriculum?
Happy Hanukkah!
The Festival of Lights . . . Happy Hanukkah.
Just Get On With It!
Do we move on or do we just make excuses? When I talk to some of my athlete friends and how they grew up, they said that quitting was not an option as the only way “out” was by being good at a sport so that became their goal. Ever wonder how single parents do it? They do it because their kids depend on them. They find a way.
Why Are Wedding Invitations Hand Written?
What is the history behind handwritten wedding invitations? There is a new trend developing where couples are opting for email or online wedding invitations. What do you think? Are email wedding invitation acceptable?
Why Does The Pig Dig For The Truffle? Fun facts about one of the most expensive foods in the world!
So what makes a female pig go so crazy over truffles? Special truffle sniffing pigs, with an innate sense of smell for the delicacies, were at one time, exclusively used to find them, and they still are, in certain parts of the world. But what’s the secret? Ah . . . you guessed it.
July 4th Tips . . .This is the worst day for pet runaways!
July 4th tips – Be safe, Be mannerly and remember, this is the greatest time for pet runaways!
Whatever Happened to Respect For Elders and Customer Service?
What has happened to Respect and Customer Service? At a restaurant in Boca Raton this week, I was quite disturbed by what happened. A younger waiter was completely disrespectful to his senior co-worker.
Boca Parent Magazine – Teach Kids Presentation Skills Early
Sherry Thomas of Palm Beach Etiquette says it’s never too early to begin teaching Handshakes, Eye Contact, Presentation Skills. These boost confidence.
Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg Does Not Leave A Tip In Italy!
Billionaire Facebook Founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, supposedly, with all his billions, did not tip the wait staff in Italy on a couple of occasions. Why?
