“Funeral Etiquette” is rarely talked about, and it’s something no one really wants to think about, but my article on this subject two years ago in ScoopCharlotte is one of our most read etiquette articles ever. I think it’s because people really do care about doing and saying the right thing when someone passes away. […]
A friend of mine who’s 32 just got married. She said it used to drive her nuts when people kept asking when she and her boyfriend of six years were going to get married. “They’d always ask me why we haven’t gotten married yet.” Their wedding was lovely and they are very happy, except now […]
“I QUIT!” Might be what you want to yell from the rooftops, or angerly shout at your boss, but while it might feel great at the moment, it is NOT what will help you in the long run. If you ever want/need to resign from a job, there is an etiquette of resigning and things […]
When my aunt Sherry was diagnosed with breast cancer I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know what to say to her that might make her feel better, happier, or make the situation better. There were even times when I thought that I shouldn’t call her because I didn’t want to bother her, but […]
No matter how many times you’ve done it, for every job interview, it’s always a good idea to give yourself a refresher on what to do, and what not to do. Below are some tips on interview etiquette to keep in mind or to share with others who are looking for a job. According to […]
“The easy thing to do isn’t always the right thing to do.” From time to time, we can all find ourselves needing to give bad news to someone like our boss, friend, neighbor, or child. Sometimes giving bad news is easy like, “I’m sorry I can’t take you to the concert with me, but I […]
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in your career is not understanding that there are certain codes of conduct and etiquette to abide by in the workplace. If you’re not careful, you may even lose opportunities because others may be put off by your lack of professionalism. Below are the Top Ten Office […]
I tell my kids that not everyone is going to like them and that’s okay. I also tell them that while not everyone is going to like them, that it certainly makes life easier when people do. This is especially true as an adult when navigating your social life as well as your business connections […]
How to politely disagree about politics, religion and other touchy subjects. I hate making a scene. I hate it when other people make a scene. I hate it when people disagree about something, and then suddenly, what could have been a friendly debate, turns into a loud screaming match where no one is listening except […]
Where is my #WorkFromHome crew? I’ve been working for myself as a full-time blogger and working from home for almost two years now, and I’ll admit: it’s SO different than going into an office every day. The biggest plus is having the freedom…sweet, sweet freedom…to do what we want throughout the course of our day. […]
by Rebecca Glavin At some point, everyone will likely have to give notice and quit a job. We have all been there, whether you are miserable in your position, have another opportunity waiting for you or are making a change for personal reasons. Leaving a position is not always an easy thing to do. How […]
Did you send some gifts via our shaky postal or package delivery system this year? Are you still wondering if they were received or not? A thank you would solve this problem for sure 🙂 On the other hand, did you and yours remember to say thank you to the relatives and friends who sent […]
