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01/21/2010 10:56 am Category:  Etiquette For Dummies
A new year
brings new goals and challenges. Losing
weight (or exercising more) is at the top of the "goal" list for most
adults. If you have joined a gym
recently in order to meet your new year's ... 01/21/2010 10:54 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies If a person
has lost a lot of weight, chances are they are proud of the weight loss. However, weight loss may be a result of a
recent sickness. Since you don't know
why or how the person lost their ... 01/21/2010 10:52 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies
The answer to
this question is a resounding YES! Each
gift you receive should be acknowledged with a handwritten note - not an email
or a telephone call or a chance meeting on the street. It shoul... 01/15/2010 02:10 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Before I met
and married my husband, I dreaded living the single life. And I know a lot of women out there fear the
thought of being alone for the rest of their lives.
Fear not,
ladies. Here are ... 01/15/2010 02:08 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies
My husband
and I have been married for eleven years.
I'd be lying if I said that every second of every day was blissful. Like most couples, we have experienced ups
and downs with the arrival of ch... 01/15/2010 02:07 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Never discuss
the details of your sexual life (or anybody's sexual life). Sex is a private matter between two people
and is better left that way. If you hear
juicy details about another person's s... 12/24/2009 20:58 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
My neighbor
celebrates her family Christmas every year during Thanksgiving as the family
members live a significant distance from one another. She dreads this event because of an
ungrateful sister.... 12/24/2009 20:57 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
I recently
attended a holiday meal at my friend's house.
Since she didn't ask me to bring a part of the meal, I felt it important
to bring a hostess gift. I brought it to
her home, handed it to he... 12/24/2009 20:55 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Most people
have their own traditions when it comes to handing out presents under the
tree. If your Christmas morning seems
too disorganized for you, try this new tradition.
Put each
person's pres... 09/14/2009 08:21 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies I never thought I would be
faced with what came my way this past June.
My cousin, best friend and sister I never had was diagnosed with an
inoperable brain tumor. At first, I was
in shock. Surely t... 09/14/2009 08:19 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies Have you ever been at a
party where someone is telling ethnic jokes?
Did you feel a need to laugh even though you didn't find the jokes
funny? If you find yourself in this
situation again, refrain f... 09/14/2009 08:17 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies Address a woman as "Ms."
unless she specifies a different title.
... 06/29/2009 19:29 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies We are experiencing
the most difficult financial situation since the 1930's. The economy is at an all-time low and
everyday people are finding themselves struggling to make ends meet. How do we as a... 06/29/2009 19:27 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Toasting a
guest at your party this summer is a fabulous way to spread good cheer amongst
your guests. Here are some tips to make
sure you "toast like a pro":
1.
Any
beverage, other than cockt... 06/29/2009 19:26 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
We've all
hurt someone's feelings at one time or another. Taking responsibility for our
actions is the right thing to do. Simply
apologize to them verbally, and then follow up with a handwritten no... 06/29/2009 19:25 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Never pick up
silverware you have dropped at a restaurant.
Leave it on the ground for the wait staff to handle and ask them for
another piece.
... 05/17/2009 04:49 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Two summers ago, a friend of my in-laws
invited herself and her daughter to stay at my in-law's home for a couple of
days. My in-laws (who were caught off
guard by her self-invitation) responded b... 05/17/2009 04:46 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies ...Not everyone loves your dog as much as you do. The other morning, I was chatting with my running partner outside of my home after our run. The next thing we knew, a woman was walking her dog (w... 05/17/2009 04:44 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies
"Hey you! We would like to order
our food now!" You might want to scream
this at the top of your lungs if you are experiencing poor service at a
restaurant. However, the proper way to
attract a w... 05/17/2009 04:43 am Category: Etiquette For Dummies
I picked my daughter up from her after school program the other day and
she promptly informed me that her brother said to her "Blow Me!" in front of
their supervisors. My face immediately
turned re... 02/10/2009 18:50 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies So, you've been invited out
to dinner by your secret admirer and you're wondering how to impress your
fabulous man this Valentine's Day.
Here's a few tips that are sure to catapult you into second da... 02/10/2009 18:46 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies I told one of my friends the
other day that she looked great. She
said "thanks" but then elaborated "I don't think I look that great".
Appreciate comments and
accept them graciously with "thank-you"... 02/10/2009 18:30 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies I have three children and
during every pregnancy, someone always wanted to touch my growing belly (even
strangers). While it is tempting to want
to touch a woman's belly when she is pregnant, try to ... 02/10/2009 18:07 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies Congratulations to you! Engagements and weddings are a time to
rejoice and celebrate. Too often the
happy couple gets stressed out over wedding do's and don'ts. Here are a few tips to help ease you... 02/10/2009 18:05 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
You must return the ring to
your ex-fiance if you've called off your wedding (even though you may love that
ring more than your former fiance!). You
must also return any gifts you may have received... 02/10/2009 18:00 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies Etiquette surrounding gift
giving is pretty simple: attending a wedding - you must bring a gift. Not attending - it's not necessary to give a
gift, but polite to do so.
... 12/23/2008 18:24 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Guests are seated alternately by gender if everyone
at the table has an equal rank.
Husbands and wives are not seated together. The hosts are seated at the opposite ends of
the t... 12/23/2008 18:10 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Tip your soup bowl slightly away from you and spoon
a portion of the soup away from you.
Never blow on your soup to cool it down. Be patient.
The soup will cool down on its own.... 12/23/2008 18:09 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies The
holiday season is coming which means people start to think about tipping the
important service professionals in their lives.
Who do you tip? How much do you
tip?
Tipping
is a complicated subje... 12/23/2008 18:06 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies It
took me a couple of years to be able to tell others with confidence that I am
an image, etiquette and communications consultant. Fifty percent of those I confide in respond
by saying "You're a wha... 12/23/2008 18:02 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies The
holiday season often brings countless party invitations. Navigating the cocktail parties with grace is
important to your image. Here are some
tips to follow so you can mingle with ease and leave... 12/23/2008 17:52 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies When
you receive a gift you don't like thank the person who gave it to you and tuck
it away somewhere. Give it away to a
charity within a couple of months. Do not ask for a receipt or suggest you
don... 12/23/2008 17:50 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies
Any beverage, other than cocktails, may be used;
wine or water are preferred.
Ensure that all guests have beverage in their
glasses.
To get people's attention, stand and... 12/23/2008 17:43 pm Category: Etiquette For Dummies When
I worked in the corporate world, my boss always gave his team elaborate holiday
gift baskets filled with all sorts of goodies during the holiday season. And as a team, we always pooled our funds... «Back
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This is a expert that we can all use! She'll provide simple, useful tips and advice on etiquette in all areas of life. We can all use a tip or two!
Amy is out of London.
Leading certified corporate image, etiquette and communications consultant Amy Elizabeth Casson believes that a polished image greatly influences whether or not a professional will succeed in business. As a result, she specializes in polishing the presence of professionals across North America so they can differentiate themselves (and their companies) from the competition, effectively build rapport with potential and existing clients, and exude confidence and charisma. Since 2004, Ms. Casson has polished the presence of thousands of corporate clients (including Deloitte Consulting, Investor's Group, Nestle Canada, Johnson & Johnson, TLC Stores) through workshops, seminars, e-learning solutions and one-on-one training. Her flagship programs - "Professional Presence University" and "Branding Me" have garnered rave reviews from both the corporate and educational world. Ms. Casson is the career image consultant for Monster.ca, Canada's leading job search portal. She has been quoted in newspapers (including the National Post), appeared on television programs and radio shows. She is a published author. Her book - Executive Power (which she co-authored with other leading North American image consultants) - will be available for purchase in May 2009. She is a certified image consultant, personal brand strategist, DISC personality analyst and member of the Association of Image Consultants International. As an added benefit to her corporate clients, Ms. Casson has previously worked as a marketing manager for a Fortune 500 company where she learned the value of professional presence. Website: www.polishedimage.ca |
