Monthly Archives: May 2008

Dealing With Meeting “Chatter”

If you are in charge of a meeting and attempting to address a group while there are individual conversations taking place, simply stop speaking and wait patiently and pleasantly.  Your silence will get their attention. I use this technique frequently … Continue reading

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Travel Etiquette – Moving About the Airplane Cabin

If you must move about the airplane cabin, please be courteous to the other passengers. 1) Try to minimize the number of times you must leave your seat. Not only is this courteous to other passengers, but it’s a good … Continue reading

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Office Etiquette – Personal Problems

Do not share your personal problems at the office. Leave them at the door the minute you step into the office. It is unprofessional to include your personal life in your professional life. If you have a close friend at … Continue reading

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PDA – Public Displays of Affection

Yesterday, I was walking down the hall of a high school and was totally embarrassed. There were displays of public affection every few feet. I’m not referring to hand holding or a quick peck on the cheek. These were actual … Continue reading

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Cell Phone Ring Tones

If your cell phone is being used in a professional setting, make sure your ring tone is professional as well.  Bell tones are always a safe choice. Co-workers and bosses may find the theme from “Star Wars” or Brittany Spears’ … Continue reading

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Social Etiquette – Greeting Card Signatures

When greeting cards are sent, there are a few rules to follow to include an appropriate signature: 1) A couple’s signature should be signed with the man’s name first. Mike and Mary Smith. 2) A title of Mr. or Mrs. … Continue reading

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Office Etiquette – Losing Your Cool or Temper

Never lose your temper in a professional setting. If you are upset about something, walk away, breathe deeply and count to 10. Should you accidentally lose control, be sure to apologize later. If someone else loses control, do not confront … Continue reading

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Office Telephone Etiquette – Personal Phone Calls

It is sometimes impossible to avoid personal phone calls at the office. Do be considerate of company time and keep personal phone calls short and few. It is also important to keep personal business private in the office. Remember to … Continue reading

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Funeral Etiquette – Corsages

I have recently been asked about the appropriateness of wearing flowers to a funeral. Please let me make it very clear, it is inappropriate to wear corsages or boutonnières at a funeral. This is a somber occasion and the wearing … Continue reading

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Wedding Etiquette – Broken Engagements

If an engagement is broken, any wedding gifts received should be returned to the sender with a brief note of explanation. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I regretfully inform you my engagement to Brian Adams has been broken.  I am … Continue reading

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