Monthly Archives: August 2009

Don’t Cut in the Lunch Line – Back to School Manners

No matter how hungry or short on time you are, it’s rude to cut in the lunch line.  Always go to the end of the line, even when a friend asks you to join them.   Your classmates will respect you … Continue reading

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Time Management – Specify the Meeting Time

Try to avoid co-workers or colleagues taking away your valuable work time by practicing the following time management skill. The next time an individual asks to schedule a meeting time to go over something, set specific starting and ending times. … Continue reading

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Politely Ending a Conversation on a Flight

There are times when you are not in the mood to converse during a flight.  Maybe it’s the end of a long work week, you’re mentally preparing for a presentation, or you want to settle in with a good book. … Continue reading

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An Invitation to the Wedding Ceremony and Reception

If you have been invited to a wedding ceremony and a wedding reception, you  should not attend the reception only without also attending the ceremony.  The reception is optional, the ceremony is not. To skip the ceremony and arrive at … Continue reading

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Be Courteous in the Gym

I was the only person exercising in the fitness center early this morning when a married couple walked in.  Without asking, they turned the lights off, changed the television station, and sprayed a disinfectant on the machines nearby creating a … Continue reading

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Be Prepared To Take Messages – Phone Etiquette

It is important to have a pad of paper and a writing instrument next to every telephone in a home or office.  Don’t rely on your memory alone to take an accurate message.  You also don’t want to make a … Continue reading

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How To Exit From A Boring Conversation

Have you ever been at an event and found yourself in a conversation with someone you have absolutely nothing in common with?  You have most likely felt trapped.  Here is a way to exit that conversation without offending that person: … Continue reading

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Forgetting Names

We have all, at some point in time, had a memory lapse and forgotten some one’s name when greeting them.  When this happens to you, don’t be ashamed, you’re a typical human being. The best policy to follow when you’ve … Continue reading

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Do Not Snap Your Fingers at a Server

If you need to get the attention of your server in a restaurant, try to make eye contact with them to get them to return to your table.  If they are busy, and you’re unable to get eye contact, ask … Continue reading

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Eavesdropping

As tempting as it may be to eavesdrop in the office, a restaurant, or a public space, it’s important to try to tune out the conversations of others. Sometimes it is absolutely impossible to not overhear a conversation, but if … Continue reading

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