Author Archives: Sandy Hyde

The Dessert Fork and Spoon

If you see a fork and spoon positioned on the table above your plate, it does not mean the host was so considerate to have given you a choice of dessert utensils.  It means you will be served a dessert … Continue reading

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Thank You Notes: Electronic vs. Handwritten

I am frequently asked when a handwritten thank you note should be sent vs. an e-mail thank you note. My answer is very simple, always. If someone has taken time to go out of their way to do something special … Continue reading

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Interview Skills – Keep Positive

Unfortunately, most people have left a job because of a negative experience at that place of employment.  No matter what happened, leave it there and move on. When interviewing for a new position, never speak negatively about your former employer.  … Continue reading

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How To Eat Cherries

It’s the time of year when cherries are ripe and plentiful. Don’t be discouraged from eating this healthy and tasty fruit in public because you don’t know how to eat the fruit and properly discard the pit. Follow these tips … Continue reading

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Funeral Etiquette – Covering A Casket With The Flag

When the flag of the United States of America is used to cover a casket at a funeral, the flag should be placed on the casket so the union, or blue field, is at the head and over the left … Continue reading

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Networking Etiquette – Approaching A Group In Conversation

When approaching a group of people who are engaged in conversation, it is important to evaluate the situation before interrupting  the conversation. 1.  Read the body language. If people have their heads together and appear to be in a serious … Continue reading

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Driving Etiquette – Stopping In Right-Of-Ways

I understand the need to drop a passenger off at the door, unload or load your vehicle, ask for directions, or communicate with the driver of another vehicle. What I don’t understand is why people do these things in the … Continue reading

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Giving Compliments

When giving a compliment, it is important to be sincere. Try to be specific to what you are complimenting. “Great job!”, may be sincere, but, “You did a great job presenting the financial report!”, gives an understanding to what someone … Continue reading

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Compliment Fishing

It is impolite to fish, search, or ask for compliments. Compliments should only be given when the person giving the compliments feels they are justly deserved.

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How To Graciously Accept A Compliment

It is most important to receive a compliment graciously. Often people are too modest when receiving a compliment. However, rejecting a compliment is also rude because you are basically questioning the judgment of the person who gave the compliment. If … Continue reading

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