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Master the Moment and Make a Good First Impression
A good first impression happens in an instant yet lingers long after. Learn how to navigate any first encounter and leave a lasting positive impact.
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Can You Agree to Disagree?
When you agree to disagree, you call a truce on a difference of opinion. You choose the path of civility and acknowledge that conflict doesn’t need a winner.
Passing Items at the Table
Properly passing items at the table ensures meals flow smoothly, prevents accidents, and demonstrates respect. Here’s how to master this etiquette fundamental.
Be the Best Cocktail Party Guest
Attending a networking event, a celebration, or an evening with friends? Knowing how to navigate a cocktail party with grace can make you the best guest.
The Art of Exchanging Pleasantries in the Workplace
A fundamental yet often misunderstood aspect of office etiquette is exchanging pleasantries with colleagues. An underrated, but essential professional skill.
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Table Setting Etiquette
Table setting etiquette is a system, evolved over time, that ensures an orderly meal. It contains place settings that serve as maps, giving you a glimpse of what foods you are about to enjoy.
Deal with Office Gossips and Help Tame the Rumor Mill
Unfortunately, we all must deal with office gossips at some point – or several times – during our careers but there are methods to make this a fairly easy task.
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Putting Out the Fire of Embarrassment
Embarrassment can cause you to forget your etiquette-ful self. It distracts you and sets you up for even more. But it can also present learning opportunities.
How to Prevent Dinner Disasters
While true dinner disasters may be rare, knowing how to prevent common mishaps and handle the unexpected with grace is essential for both hosts and guests.
A Modern Definition of Etiquette
The concept of etiquette may seem antiquated to some. However, understanding the modern definition of etiquette is crucial in today's complex social landscape.
Our World Needs a Civilizing Influence
No matter where we live, we are all collaborators in making society work. Our world needs a civilizing influence, and we are each responsible for creating it.
Five Etiquette-ful Things that Make a Positive First Impression
A first impression will many times be a lasting impression. How do you ensure yours will be a great one? By practicing these five things . . .
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How to Cheer Someone Up
Aiming for kindness, compassion, and positivity changes a person’s day. The core component for how to cheer someone up is an ability to recognize another person.
How to Eat Dessert
The dessert course is very important! Enjoy it with confidence when you know how to use the utensils correctly, and according to what you are served.
How to Compliment Someone's Clothing
Clothing plays a pivotal role in how we perceive others. Learning to compliment someone's clothing appropriately enhances social interactions and can brighten someone's day.
Correcting Someone Who Calls You the Wrong Name
When someone calls you the wrong name, you should correct them. Here are etiquette-ful techniques for the first, second, or third time it happens.
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How to Eat Soup
Knowing how to eat soup properly makes the task automatic, and much neater. Here are the steps to get the spoon to your mouth without incident.
When You Fail to Stand Up for Someone
Situations where you fail to stand up for someone are considered a transgression. Admission and apology are in order, but also a commitment to do better.
Why Negative Self-talk Isn’t Etiquette-ful
We are all subject to negative self-talk from time to time. Acknowledging a disappointment is realistic, but beware the slippery slope of chronic negativity.
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