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…
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…
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,…
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,…
The month of May is an exciting month as many graduate and warmer weather lets us know that summer and vacations are near. Just a few months ago the job…
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…
"Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof. " -words written on the Liberty Bell Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 because that was the day…
Not to long ago I was conducting a professional table manners program for a college conference. As I was speaking, I noticed that many students had their phones out on…
January is National Hot Tea Month. Hot tea is part of almost every business culture in the world… but what about tea in America? Hot tea has been enjoyed for…