Today is National Compliment Day
Did you know today is National Compliment Day? A compliment is an expression of admiration, praise or encouragement. Not only can it lift the spirit of the receiver, but also the giver. Why not compliment someone today? ” I can live two months on a good compliment.” […]
Look Me in the Eye: The Importance of Eye Contact
Are you interested in making more of an emotional connection with someone? Are you interested in appearing confident and in tune with what is going on in the world? Then eye contact is your answer. According to an article in today’s Wall Street Journal, adults make eye contact with one another 30-60% of […]
How to Write a Thank You Note for a Wedding Gift
Yes, you must handwrite your thank you notes for shower and wedding gifts. With that said, here are tips on everything you need to know about writing thank you notes. Trust me, it is easier than you think. The good news is, the note only needs to be about 4 or 5 sentences. Writing a […]
How to Be Charismatic
Let’s do a quick exercise. Take a moment and think of the word “charisma”. Make a list of all the people that pop into your mind that have it. Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Oprah have it. Dean Martin, Liz Taylor, John Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Audrey Hepburn had it. Our lists most likely vary […]
Should I Write a Thank You Note for a Hostess Gift?
Have you ever wondered if you need to send a thank you note for a hostess gift? The answer is yes, you do. After all, the person giving you the gift went to the effort of making the purchase and putting thought into it. Sending a thank you note for a hostess gift not only […]
What to Do With a Workplace Whiner
As a speaker I hear some amazing comments from my audience about business etiquette. I will never forget when I spoke about a suggestion I had read many years ago in a book. It is imprinted in my mind. The suggestion was “Don’t Complain – Don’t Explain.” One woman in the audience raised her […]
How to Network for Business
Part of the journey of becoming a successful woman is accepting change, moving through life with an open mind and accepting adventure and newness in your life. All of this gives you the skills to teach your daughters, nieces and granddaughters and develop meaningful relationships in your life. Because of my career choices and my […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
