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Monthly Archives: September 2007
Whitsles and Cat Calls
I live in a neighborhood which is under development. I can tolerate an occasional cement truck blocking the road or the sound of hammering going on throughout the day. What I cannot tolerate are the unsolicited hoots, hollers, and whistles, … Continue reading
Driving Etiquette – Hand Gestures
Nobody likes to be told they are #1 when the incorrect finger is used. (I’m referring to the middle finger.) It is inappropriate to give an aggressive hand gesture to anyone, especially when driving. Displaying a nasty hand gesture does … Continue reading
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Lipstick on a Drinking Glass
If you wear lipstick, blot your lips with a tissue before drinking from a glass to avoid leaving your lip markings on the edge of the glass. Sometimes it is impossible to avoid leaving a lip mark on a glass … Continue reading
Arrival Time for a Meeting
To ensure a meeting begins at the scheduled time, all parties should arrive 3 to 5 minutes before the scheduled time. Never arrive more than 10 minutes before the scheduled time. It may be perceived you do not have enough … Continue reading
Arriving Late for a Meeting or an Appointment
This etiquette expert would advise you to never arrive late for a meeting or an appointment. It’s not all about you. Other people have schedules too and your tardiness interrupts their schedules. You may also be perceived as being disrespectful … Continue reading
Dining Etiquette – No Finger Licking!
A famous fast food restaurant uses the slogan, “It’s finger licking good!” Yes, their food is that good, but no matter how good it is, please do not lick your fingers at the dinner table. Last night, I was dining … Continue reading
Poise & Composure
How we handle a situation or unfortunate mishap influences how we are perceived by others. When we remain calm and in control of our emotions, we are perceived as having poise and composure. These people are also perceived as having … Continue reading
Avoid Interrupting Someone’s Sentence
How many times has someone interrupted your sentence when you were about to make an important statement? Perhaps a friend or spouse continually finish your sentences? Do Mr. or Mrs. Know-it-all tell the story much better than you can? Annoying, … Continue reading
First Impressions
Research indicates people form judgmental opinions of others within the first seven seconds of meeting. 55% is based on visual perception 38% is based on tone of voice 7% is based on the actual words spoken Prospective customers select people … Continue reading
Dining Etiquette – Entertaining Guests at a Restaurant
When entertaining guests at a restaurant, it is the responsibility of the host or hostess to make his or her guests feel comfortable. This is especially important when the guests are visiting a restaurant for the first time. A few … Continue reading