How to Improve Your Posture
Recently, I was asked by the popular blog, Fabulous After 40 to write a post for their site. Of course, I was thrilled. See my article below about posture. Having good posture is important at any age. The Importance of Good Posture Have you ever heard the saying “an outfit is only as stunning as […]
How to Write a Thank You Note for a Graduation Gift
Ahh….you have graduated. Now what do you do about all the gifts received during the festivities? Don’t fret and procrastinate. The American Academy of Etiquette is here to make life easy for you. Ten Tips for Writing a Thank You Note for Graduation Gifts Who doesn’t enjoy receiving a handwritten note in the […]
Power Dressing: Feel Like a Woman, Wear a Dress
In 1972, Diane von Furstenburg created her iconic wrap dress. The slogan for the ad campaign was, “Feel Like a Woman, Wear a Dress”. It was important then and it is relevant today. There is power in dressing like a woman. By the way, the dress sold 5 million units in four years. Women once […]
Manners To Go and Girls Scouts
What a lovely day I had with Girl Scout Troop 4161 from Valley Forge Elementary School. Everyone used their best behavior and all were beautifully dressed. Yesterday was my second time with the young ladies. Last year I spoke to the troop about basic table manners and afternoon tea. This year our focus was on […]
Office Etiquette: Do Headphones Really Help?
Some workers say tuning out the office noise improves focus. Managers are often frustrated because workers who wear earbuds or headphones appear to be unprofessional and look distracted. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, research offers little support that listening to music improves our concentration. Individual differences are huge on wearing […]
From Geek to Chic
No longer nerdy, thick rimmed glasses are all the rage. Are you heading out for a job interview? Well, grab your glasses (or go buy a pair) and keep reading. Don’t grab just any pair, you need the ones that are thick, plastic, and black. According to a TODAY show interview, glasses eptomize intelligence. The […]
Memorial Day Manners
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. It is finally warm and our thoughts go to a lazy day at the shore or our first cookout of the season. Before we get to the party, let’s remember the meaning and the history of the day. Memorial Day dates back to the 1860’s […]
Business Etiquette: Are You a Meeting Killer?
According to a Wall Street Journal article, ‘Too many meetings’, was the number one time-waster at the office”. I believe it. On average, an office worker spends four hours a week in meetings and most regard this as time wasted. You know the drill, the meeting for the meeting about the meeting. One cause […]
Featured on The TODAY Show Website: Sweetest Tea Parties for Moms and Kids
Colleen Lanin, a contributor for The TODAY Show Travel website, recently interviewed me for an article she was writing about teaching children manners during afternoon tea. Afternoon tea gives families the chance to create lasting memories. It is also a great time to teach social skills. During tea you can show your child how to hold […]
Power Dressing for Women: The New Elements
According to The Wall Street Journal, The Power Suit is over. How many women do you think are jumping for joy? Today, female executives are more sophisticated and not afraid to show off their style and femininity. For years, women have looked for options other than boxy jackets and ill fitting pants or loose skirts. […]