Monthly Archives: May 2008

Punctuality On the Job

An employer expects employees to be at work on time. If you are scheduled to start at 8:00 am, you should be at your position at that time or preferably a few minutes before. Many employees take the liberty of … Continue reading

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Body Piercings in the Office

Many recent college graduates will be interviewing for jobs and starting their careers this month. Many of these college graduates have body piercings considered to be in and hip amongst their generation and college friends.  However, many employers may not … Continue reading

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Announcing Summer 2008 Etiquette Classes

Etiquette School of Ohio Now Accepting Enrollment for Summer Dining Etiquette Classes: June 16 – 21 July 14 – 19 August 11 – 16 Age Groups: 1st – 5th grades 11:30 – 12:30 and 6th – 9th grades 2:30 – … Continue reading

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When To Mail Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations should be mailed six weeks before the wedding.  If there will be a significant number of out-of-town guests, or the wedding is being held over a holiday weekend, mail the invitations eight weeks in advance to allow guests … Continue reading

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Forgot Your Business Cards?

You should always have your business cards with you.  But what should you do if you just received a business card and you either ran out of yours or do not have them with you? Thank the other person for … Continue reading

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How To Reply To A Toast

If you are the person being toasted, do not raise or drink from your glass. Doing so would be the same as applauding yourself or singing “For He’s A Jolly Good Fella” to yourself. After the toast has been completed, … Continue reading

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Graduation Party Invitations

If you are planning a graduation party, invitations should be sent at least three weeks prior to the party. Since most graduation parties are informal, these invitations can be found at any store specializing in stationery. Be sure to write … Continue reading

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Flag Etiquette – Displaying the Flag on Memorial Day

When displaying the flag on Memorial Day, it is to remain at half staff until noon and then moved to full staff until sunset.

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Business Golf Etiquette – Who Pays?

When participating in a business golf outing, the person who extended the invitation, (the host), picks up the tab.

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Graduation Gifts

If you are invited to a graduation ceremony or party, you should bring or send a gift to the graduate. It is most appropriate to give the gift on the day of the graduation or party or shortly before or … Continue reading

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