February 15, 2021
Tipping during a pandemic
A few years ago, in this publication we wrote about tipping for restaurant service. At that time, 62% of the people surveyed tipped at least 15%, the largest percentage,…
November 23, 2020
Writing a thank you note; so much more than words on a page
Coming into this holiday season we cannot help but feel the year 2020 has been the year that wasn’t for so many things. Many have missed celebrations including holidays, graduations,…
September 30, 2020
Reflecting Your Personal Brand Through Video Conferencing
Life has changed rapidly in the past few months and one of the biggest adjustments to the pandemic has been the number of video conference meetings we attend each week.…
August 31, 2020
The face behind the mask
A few short months ago, masks were not the norm for most of us (except maybe for religious purposes). Now we see them everywhere and in some areas in America,…
June 30, 2020
Handshaking…A Thing of the Past?
We are living in unprecedented times of change fueled by a modern world of globalism, communications, and technology. Just a few short months ago the economy was strong, unemployment was…
February 2, 2020
To Be or Not To Be…
According to the 2010 Census, 48% of households in America were classified as “Married”. This is down from 53% of “Married” households in 2000. And for the first time since…
November 25, 2019
Set the Table Sunday
As we come into this holiday season, when we spend time celebrating the season with family and friends, it is a great time to keep traditions and maybe for some,…
October 11, 2019
Listen to me!
Civility is a big topic in America today. Human beings are diverse and unique in nature and created to be as such. This is proven as evidenced by the fact…
April 30, 2019
What does etiquette look like in 2019?
Do we really need etiquette today and what does that look like? If you ask millennials today, do we need etiquette, many would probably think you are old school. Many…
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