Monthly Archives: October 2008

Ghosts and Ghouls Must Be Polite Too

Halloween is the night little goblins will be taking to the streets in search of candied treasures.  No matter how intense this search may be, all trick-or-treaters need to remember to be polite. 1)  Remember to say thank you when … Continue reading

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Keep Voice Messages Short and Sweet

Be courteous of another person’s phone minutes.  When you leave a voice message, you are using their minutes for the amount of time it takes you to leave the message as well as the amount of time it takes them … Continue reading

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Avoid the “Smoking Clique”

I do not smoke.  However, at a former place of employment, a majority of my co-workers smoked.  According to state laws, these employees had to leave the building if they wished to smoke. Eventually, all the smokers would meet at … Continue reading

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Do Not Push Your Plate Away – Dining Etiquette

Do not push your plate away from your place setting when you have finished your meal or course.  Leave the plate where it is until a server can remove it. If you are pushing the plate away to make room … Continue reading

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Communicating With the Speech Impaired

If you are having a conversation with someone who has a speech impediment, be polite, patient, and listen carefully.  If you don’t understand something the individual has said, ask them to repeat or clarify the part you don’t understand. Maintain … Continue reading

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“It Needs To Be” – Conversational Etiquette

When speaking about a task that should be completed in the future, don’t forget to use the words, “to be“. For example; say, “The car needs to be washed.”  Do not say, “The car needs washed” or “The care needs … Continue reading

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Proper Word Usage: Lie vs. Lay

Two words frequently confused and used incorrectly in conversation are lie and lay.  Webster’s Dictionary will give you very detailed definitions of both words.  I will give you brief definitions to help you remember when to use each word properly.  … Continue reading

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Entertaining Clients Who Smoke

Many states have no smoking bans in restaurants.  This eliminates the need to give a smoking preference when being seated.  However, in states where there is not a smoking ban, seating preference can become tricky when entertaining guests. If you … Continue reading

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Changing Daipers in Public Spaces

A baby’s timing is always just right for them, but not always ideal for adults.  If you find yourself in a public space and need to change a baby’s diaper, (please do change it rather than waiting), find a discreet … Continue reading

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Spa Etiquette – Speak Softly

A spa is a place where people go to relax, de-stress, and recharge.  A spa promotes physical and mental well being.  We pay top dollars for spa treatments because we live in such a fast passed and stressful environment and … Continue reading

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