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…
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 14, 2019
Let us hold the door
Have you ever been walking behind someone and approached a closed door to have it slammed in your face because the person in front of you did not hold it…
November 19, 2018
Excuse me, Is that my bread plate?
Have you ever been asked that or have you ever asked that? Does it really matter? In a word YES! But probably not for the reason you think. Dining…
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