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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Buy My Book
