Diane Gottsman: Ettiquette Expert and Modern Manners Authority

I am so excited to welcome you to my new blog!  I plan to offer etiquette tips along with my personal thoughts on whatever I find makes my heart sing at the particular moment. To make it a little easier for you to get to know me, here are a few facts about myself.  I own The Protocol School of Texas, and have been teaching corporate etiquette for 14 years.  I am also the resident etiquette expert for a morning television show on an NBC affiliate, WOAI TV, SA Living, which is hosted by vibrant and bubbly Shelly Miles.

My work requires that I travel a great deal and I enjoy my clients immensely.  They range from small companies to large universities and everything in between.  I am lucky to have had many great clients who have turned into wonderful friends and, most importantly, I love what I do! My passion is empowering others and I firmly believe that possessing strong etiquette skills gives everyone, regardless of status, an opportunity to play on a level field.  Money does not buy class…only good shoes!  I also write for an online magazine, www.hitchedmag.com, that I encourage you to visit and will often reference, as they are a great resource for those that are married and even those who are not.

I am married and the proud mother of three children that keep me very busy and constantly on my toes.  One child is a natural artist and she is only 10.  I am daily amazed at what she creates.  My son is an incredible tennis player at the age of 13 and my oldest daughter is a teacher and has a heart for children.  I am also blessed with great friends, many of whom you will meet in my blog as time goes on.

I am always on a quest to improve my health and lifestyle, which includes mind, body and soul.  I enjoy exercising (not really, but it sounds good) although I walk daily and have great exercise clothes to give me extra incentive.  I found the perfect store in Austin, Texas (www.bettysport.com)! One of my favorite things to do is cook, and I especially love to bake. I am always on the lookout for the perfect cupcake!  I plan to share with you some of my favorite recipes, along with a variety of other “favorite things.”  This month it is Maybelline’s Big Lash Mascara and Starbuck’s Hot Vanilla Steamers.  I also am addicted to La Madeline’s Tomato Basil Soup.

I truly believe that the more you give the more you get back and my favorite saying is, “To those who have been given much, much is expected.”  Although I am an etiquette professional by trade, I believe you don’t need any special training to be nice.  I have had the good fortune to have some wonderful mentors in my life that have impacted my direction.  I’ve only just begun and look forward to what is ahead.

Finally, I plan to share my blog occasionally with guest bloggers; so if you are interested don’t hesitate to introduce yourself. Enough about me, I hope you will contact me and let me learn more about you.  Here we go…

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