Tag: etiquette
The Etiquette on Asking …About Engagements, Baby Plans, etc.
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."...
The Etiquette of Resigning
"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...
Office Holiday Gift Giving Etiquette
Should you give your boss a gift this holiday season? Your co-workers? How about your favorite clients? Before you give your boss a much-needed nose hair clipper, read these guidelines below:
At work, we spend so much time with our colleagues that we, hopefully, form...
What to Say and Do when Someone is Diagnosed with Cancer
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...
Office Etiquette Pet Peeves
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...
How to Make a Great First (and Lasting) Impression
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...
How to Politely Disagree.
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...
The Etiquette of Thank You. Notes, Emails, Calls & More.
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...
Your Grandmother Was Right. Children’s Social Skills Are An Indicator of Success
The American Journal of Public Health shared incredible research from Dr. Damon Jones on the link between children's social skills and their future success.
The results were this...
"Children who have confident social skills will, later in life,:
Be happier
Make more money
Be more successful
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