May 31, 2023
A Secret for Success
Is there one attribute that contributes to a person’s success more than others? Yes, it is our attitude! I have heard it said that our attitude will determine our altitude,…
March 16, 2023
Redefining Etiquette in 2023
I have always had a love of etiquette and many of the traditions that have historically defined our society. The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette, Inc. was founded over…
December 6, 2022
The Holiday Atmosphere
The atmosphere we create and live in has much to do with our attitude and state of mind, whether in our homes, businesses, or community. When we invest in an…
October 25, 2022
The Decline of Civility… How are you doing?
The decline of civility in our society is evidenced by the top news stories, mean tweets, road rage and more. But how are we personally doing as far as this…
March 31, 2022
Spring Forward Mindfully
This spring as the weather warms and we come out of our winter/covid cocoons, let us enjoy the beauty around us and allow others the opportunity to do the same……
November 17, 2021
Please Let’s Change the Subject
The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion. Paul Coelho As we enter the holidays this year with family and social gatherings, we may want to…
August 31, 2021
The Boomerang Effect
There has been psycholinguistic research that indicates a person’s mind takes 48% longer to understand a negative statement, rather than a positive one. So, when someone speaks negatively about you…
June 17, 2021
Our Best Investment
We are in a period of history where the rate of change in all spheres of influence is tremendous, and uncertainty has infiltrated most of our lives. The global…
April 16, 2021
In Search of Refinement
After a year of confinement, it may be time for a little refinement. With COVID hopefully in our rear view mirror, we are starting to see a resurgence, more on…
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,…
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