Category Archives: Etiquette Tips

Helping a Lady with Her Coat – Dating Etiquette

A true gentleman will always help a lady with her coat. To help her put the coat on, stand behind the lady and hold the coat open at her waist level.  This allows the lady to reach her arms back … Continue reading

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Out of Play Areas – Golf Etiquette

The United States Golf Association (USGA) advises us to adhere to wildlife signs and avoid venturing into those designated rough and out-of-play areas to help improve wildlife habitat on the golf course.

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Couples Signature on Informal Correspondence

When a married couple is sending informal correspondence such as a greeting card or letter, there is no steadfast etiquette rule for whose name should be written first in the signature. Usually, the person writing the note writes their name … Continue reading

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Golf Etiquette – Dealing With Frost Issues

It is estimated a group of four golfers take close to 5,000 steps on just the course greens during a round of golf.  It is important to recognize the effect those 5,000 steps might have on the course conditions. When … Continue reading

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Handbags vs. Briefcases

Female professionals should choose between carrying a handbag or a briefcase.  Do not carry both at the same time. Depending on the one you choose to carry to meet your needs for a particular day or business meeting, be sure … Continue reading

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What Side Should You Wear A Pocket Watch On?

A pocket watch should be worn on the opposite side of your dominate hand. You should be able to write with one hand and check the accurate time with the other.

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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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