Author Archives: Sandy Hyde

Are You Reliable? – Business Etiquette

Reliability is an imperative element of a professional image. If you say you are going to get back to someone with an answer before the end of the business day, do you? Do you meet deadlines or does your supervisor … Continue reading

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Office Etiquette is Gender Free

Office or business etiquette is often confused with social etiquette.  When you are in a professional setting, etiquette is gender free. For example, if a female employee is giving her male guest a tour of her company, she should hold … Continue reading

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Redundant Phrases – “Advanced Warning” – Grammar Etiquette

Grammar is very important to succeed in business.   Business communication should be precise and simple.  It is not necessary to add words to your speech or writing to appear scholarly. I heard a very good example of excess word use … Continue reading

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Addressing the First Lady in Writing

When writing to the wife of the President of the United States, the following forms of address are appropriate: Greeting or Salutation: Dear Mrs. Obama Envelope: Mrs. Obama Do not use a first name in either the greeting of the … Continue reading

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E-mail Etiquette – Sending Bad News

Avoid sending bad news in an e-mail. Think about the reaction the recipient might have to the news of a death, loss of job, or critical accident.  They shouldn’t be alone when receiving such information. When receiving bad news, hearing … Continue reading

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Put The Toilet Seat Down – Couples Etiquette

Theoretically, what goes up, should come down.  This is the backbone of the toilet seat issue.  It is most courteous to always put the seat down after lifting it for use. Gentlemen, I’m speaking to you because women have no … Continue reading

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Is It Miss or Ms.?

The proper term to use for a single young lady under 21 is Miss.  When she turns 21, the proper term is Ms. If she is under 21 and married, you would use the term Mrs.

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Learn From Others

It is so easy to become frustrated when your expectations are not met when interacting with others.  For example, a sales associate is slow at the checkout or a technician can’t immediately tell you why your computer is not working. … Continue reading

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“Thank You” Can Make A Spiritual Connection

A prayer is a means of communicating on a spiritual level.  Prayers do not need to be lengthy or complicated.  Two words imperative to proper etiquette can also be a very simple prayer.  These two words are thank you. Saying … Continue reading

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Is It Appropriate To Request Cash For A Wedding Gift?

It is never appropriate to request a gift of any kind for any occasion.  A gift is the sole choice of the person or people giving it. Many engaged couples have asked how they can let their guests know their … Continue reading

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