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Category Archives: Etiquette Tips
Be Helpful at a Trade Show or Convention
When a company has a booth at a convention or trade show, it is viewed as a fixture and host to all visitors attending the event. Company employees working in the booth are perceived to be knowledgeable about the event … Continue reading
Please Wait Your Turn For Service
If you approach a customer service counter and see an associate or customer service representative speaking with another customer, do not barge up to the counter and interrupt their conversation. It is appropriate to stand aside or behind them and … Continue reading
Be Prepared to Order When Dining Out
A restaurant server is very busy and has many tables to tend to. Please be considerate of the server’s time as well as the other dining guests by knowing what you would like to order when the server asks. If … Continue reading
Do Not Applaud Yourself
Do not applaud yourself when being introduced, acknowledged, or honored. As I watched the Academy Awards last night, I was shocked at the number of Oscar nominees who applauded while their name was announced. If your name is mentioned while … Continue reading
Respect the Personal Space of a Pregnant Woman
It is never appropriate to touch the belly of a pregnant woman without permission. Would you want relatives or strangers reaching out and patting your belly? Our stomachs are private areas. Just because the pregnant belly protrudes a little more … Continue reading
Cooling Your Soup
Last night, I was enjoying dinner at a lovely restaurant when I noticed the man at the table adjacent to mine blowing on his soup to cool it. The man was a little too enthusiastic with his task because he … Continue reading
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Someone Is Using Your Bread Plate – Dining Etiquette
The rules of etiquette are there to make others feel comfortable in social and business settings. If you are in the presence of someone who breaks an etiquette rule, do not embarrass them by pointing out their mistake. Instead, use … Continue reading
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How to Keep a Conversation Flowing
One way to keep a conversation flowing is to ask open -ended questions. These are questions that require more than a yes, no, or one word answer. After asking the question, be prepared to listen and show interest by nodding … Continue reading
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How To Respond to Unsolicited Gossip
Many years ago, gossiping was a criminal offense. Although you won’t be placed behind bars for spreading gossip today, the effects of gossip can be very damaging. It may be tempting to learn the confidential and juicy details about a … Continue reading
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