Category Archives: Etiquette Tips

How To Address a Married Woman

When a woman marries and takes her husband’s name, she is referred to in conversation and written correspondence with Mrs. preceding her husband’s name. For example, Mrs. David Smith rather than Mrs. Sally Smith. If a woman’s first name is … Continue reading

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Applying Lipstick in Public

Applying lipstick falls under the category of personal grooming. Personal grooming is not appropriate in public places. I am frequently asked if a lady should apply lipstick at the table after a meal. This is probably the most violated or … Continue reading

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Business Dining – The Doggy Bag

Asking for a doggy bag or any other container to take the uneaten portion of your meal home is inappropriate in a business setting. If you’re having lunch with a good friend during the workday and paying separately, you may … Continue reading

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Exercise Etiquette – Clean the Equipment

After using an exercise machine, please wipe the piece of equipment off with a towel. Many fitness centers provide members with spray bottles of cleaning solution to use when wiping down the machine as well. If you’re sitting on a … Continue reading

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Accessorize Your Professional Image Carefully

You’ve taken a great deal of care purchasing the proper attire to achieve the perfect professional image. Make sure you take as much care choosing the appropriate accessories to complement your attire. 1. Skip the plastic pen and splurge on … Continue reading

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Office Microwave Etiquette

If you use it, you clean it. This rule applies not only to the microwave, but to all kitchen appliances, dishes, and utensils in the office. Your mother is not at the office to clean up after you. Be responsible … Continue reading

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Personal Presentation

How you present yourself in public is directly related to how you respect and feel about yourself and how you want others to respect and feel about you. This doesn’t mean you have to be a fashion icon every time … Continue reading

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To Ask or Not to Ask? – The Age Old Question

It is never appropriate to ask someone their age in a business or social setting. There are times when exceptions are made for medical history, legal drinking age, or signing legal documents. However, these situations are for professional verification and … Continue reading

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Telephone Etiquette – Wrong Numbers

At one time or another, we have all dialed a wrong number.  When you realize what you have done, do not hang up abruptly. This is rude and can be unsettling to the person you called.  Simply apologize to the … Continue reading

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Give Thanks to Your Host and Hostess

Before leaving a social event, be sure to thank your host and hostess in person. They put a great deal of time and effort in the preparation of the event you attended and would appreciate hearing how much you enjoyed … Continue reading

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