New Year’s Eve Kissing Etiquette: Exit Stage Left

December 30, 2011

Kissing at the stroke of midnight is a New Year’s Eve tradition that adds to the festive spirit of an already celebratory evening.  That said, what do you do this if the person who’s puckering up next to you at midnight is your friend’s odd cousin with his navigational GPS fixed directly on you? Never [...]

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A Proper Global New Year’s Eve Toast

December 29, 2011

Guest Post by: Sharon Schweitzer I asked my friend and colleague Sharon Schweitzer, founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide to fill us in on some Toasting Etiquette Tips … A Proper Global New Year’s Eve Toast Are you looking to add international flair to your New Year’s Eve conversation? After traveling the globe, visiting vineyards and [...]

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Do’s and Don’ts for a Happy and Healthy 2012

December 28, 2011

We all enjoy the fresh start and potential opportunities that the New Year brings.  Whether you are contemplating small resolutions or making plans for big changes in 2012, the following are some New Year’s do’s and don’ts that may come in handy as you set out to make 2012 a personal best. Do make yourself [...]

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Your Gracious Holiday Gift Giving Questions Answered

December 21, 2011

As you find yourself making your list and checking it twice, take a peek at some commonly asked Holiday Gift Giving questions.   Q: What is the first thing I should do upon receiving a holiday gift? A: Before ripping the paper and diving into the holiday gift box, remember to make eye contact with [...]

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Comfort, Joy and a Mannerly Home

December 16, 2011

As I’m going over all of the responses to my Comfort & Joy giveaway, I find myself overwhelmed with my own “Comfort and Joy”! It is so nice to hear what brings warm feelings to others during this busy time of year. I was so moved by your feedback I wanted to share a few [...]

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How to Decide Who Gets a Hug (or Kiss) at the Office Holiday Party

December 14, 2011

Generally speaking, the appropriate (and safest) professional greeting is a firm handshake, coupled with a genuine smile. However, our clients become our long time acquaintances and friends and we often see them out socially. What do you do when you must decide how to greet your client, boss or fellow colleagues at the holiday office [...]

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Holiday Tipping Guide – Just in Time for the Holidays

December 12, 2011

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – and also the most confusing when it comes to holiday tipping. A holiday tip should primarily be based on your personal financial situation, as well as your emotional connection to your loyal and trusted employee, service provider or trusted family caretaker. So…before you start writing checks [...]

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Comfort & Joy Giveaway – Plus Holiday Etiquette Tips

December 9, 2011

What brings you comfort and joy during the holidays? For many of us, it is spending time with the ones we love the most! I especially enjoy the cheerful spirit of strangers, neighbors and friends – it’s contagious. Hearing a friendly “Happy holidays” makes a gloomy day a little brighter. I’d be remiss to overlook [...]

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Tip, Gift or Skip: FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service

December 7, 2011

It’s the holiday season and we want to do the right thing when gifting our letter carriers and package delivery providers. BUT, who really knows what the right thing is? There is so much confusion and conflicting information out there, even among individual companies, and  it took me several days to get through hot lines, [...]

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5 Tips for Dazzling Holiday Conversation

December 5, 2011

From the office Christmas party to holiday dinners, you’ll likely be visiting with close friends, family you have not seen for a while and even fellow guests who may be perfect strangers. You will get more out of all of these encounters by brushing up on the art of conversation. It’s a misconception that good [...]

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