College Bound: How to Prepare Now For Your Future Career
Are you college bound? Now is the time to start thinking about where you will be in four years. As…
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Vaccine Etiquette: How to Politely Ask Someone If They are Vaccinated
New information is emerging daily about the Delta variant. It is currently the predominant COVID strain in the US and…
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Back to School 2021: Tips for a Smooth Transition
Many children feel anxious on the first day of school, and this year, after a long break due to the…
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Bridesmaid Etiquette: How to Be the Best Bridesmaid
It is an exciting occasion when a close friend announces their engagement. And it’s even more thrilling when she asks…
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How to Make New Friends and Build Lasting Relationships
There are many reasons why people find it difficult to make friends as an adult. Whether it is hard for…
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Career Advice | career etiquette | Interview Etiquette | Job Interview Etiquette | Job Seekers Etiquette
How to Negotiate Your Salary and Charge What You Are Worth
Your paycheck and what your boss has negotiated as your current salary do not determine your worth. Yes, they are…
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Camping Tips for Your Next Trip
It’s finally summertime, which means families and friends are planning to adventure into the wild on camping trips. Whether you…
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Southern Style: 10 Things This Girl Can’t Live Without
Signature Southern style is timeless. From classic jewelry pieces to a combination of comfort and style, there are some staples…
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6 Interesting Skills Learned During the Pandemic
2020 was a unique year… one that many people are ready to put in their rearview mirror, and understandably so….
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The Joys of Adopting an Older Pet
There is no arguing the fact that puppies and kittens are simply adorable. When choosing to adopt a pet, many…
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Taking a Tech Break: How to Unplug on Vacation
Technology is wonderful. It helps you stay connected to loved ones from afar, watch new movies and shows from the…
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Summer Celebrations and Backyard Barbeque Etiquette
This summer, there are so many reasons to celebrate. After nearly a year and a half of spending time indoors…
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Four Healthy Words to Immediately Put Into Practice
It’s important to fit 4 healthy words into your day: family, friends, fitness, and food. Running your own company has…
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Health and Wellness Etiquette | Lifestyle | Lifestyle Etiquette | Miscellaneous | Personal Development
How To Stick To Your New Year’s Goals
Do you stick New Year’s goals you want to achieve in the coming year? Are you feeling excited and eager…
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Getting Your Eating Habits Back on Track
The New Year is a great time to start a new and improved way of eating. (Diet is an ugly…
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How to Have a Mannerly and Abundant New Year
It’s that time of year! Everyone is starting out fresh and with a new outlook. I went to the gym…
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Transporting Your Holiday Goodies
Coming together over delicious food and sharing homemade treats are part of what makes the holiday season wonderful. After working…
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Holiday Open House Etiquette
Whenever you invite a big group of people into your home, you are challenged with being in several places at…
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6 Appliances That Will Make Your Holiday Cooking Easier
As we prepare for the holidays, many of us will be faced with the task of hosting a holiday dinner. While…
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6 Elements of a Heartfelt Apology
As the saying goes, “To err is human, to forgive divine.” But the bridge between mistakes and forgiveness is a…
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Thanksgiving Entertaining Timeline
The month of November elicits thoughts of friends, family, gratitude and celebrations. No doubt, thoughts instantly turn to the turkey…
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Thanksgiving Entertaining Includes Choosing the Right Bird
The turkey is generally the star of the show on most people’s Thanksgiving table. Regardless of how it’s prepared, starting…
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Voting Poll Etiquette: How to Successfully Brave the Long Line
With midterm elections upon us, voting is on everyone’s “to do” list. One bone of contention when it comes to…
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Fundraising Etiquette: Should You Ask Your Peers To Support Your Kids’ Efforts?
Helping your children to reach their fundraising goals is a noble cause. As with every worthwhile effort, it requires decorum…
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Guest Post: 5 Spaces to Organize This Fall
The change of seasons always sparks a desire to clear out space and organize before the holiday season. Today, Melissa…
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Ride Share Etiquette: Commonly Asked Questions
Although ride share services (Uber/Lyft) are now commonplace, there are still many who have not yet used one. I recently covered…
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Holiday Etiquette | Invitation Etiquette | Lifestyle Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Holiday Party Invitation Etiquette
Your holiday invitation sets the tone for your celebration. A beautiful invitation, received in the mail, lays the foundation for your…
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Fall Bucket List
It’s Fall! Temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing colors. Cider is simmering on the stove and football season is in…
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Lifestyle | Lifestyle Etiquette | Party Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette | Tailgating Etiquette
Tailgate Party Etiquette Essentials
Whether you are watching the game from your living room couch or hosting a soiree from the back of your…
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Outdoor Entertaining Etiquette Tips
Celebrate the new season by tossing open your back door and inviting friends over to visit. The theme is…
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How to Bug Proof Your Outdoor Party
The weather is changing, temperatures are dropping slightly, and soon fall will be right around the corner. You may be…
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8 Things That Might Interfere with Your Sleep
A proper sleep schedule is just as important to your health as eating a nutritional diet. We all know…
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Common Dinner Party Etiquette Mistakes
When you accept a friend’s invitation to dinner, you take on a certain responsibility to be a good guest. Previously…
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How to Keep Your Friendships Strong
Human beings are wired to be social. It’s a scientific fact that isolation and loneliness can have a negative impact…
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Traveling With Your Pet
Family vacations, and even business trips, often include a four-legged friend. When traveling with a pet, there are guidelines of…
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How to Say “I’m Sorry” in 5 Simple Steps
From a small mistake that inconveniences a customer to a gaffe of epic proportions, errors will happen despite our best…
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7 Tips for Making a House a Home
What is your first thought when you walk in the door of your home? Do you take a sigh of…
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3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary (And a Few Words to Get You Started)
Whether you are writing, speaking or delivering a presentation, using the correct word can mean the difference between demonstrating expertise…
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Business Etiquette | Career | Career Advice | career etiquette | General Etiquette | Lifestyle Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Uncategorized | Workplace Etiquette
Social Etiquette: An Update on Everyday Manners
Rules of etiquette have changed. Previously published on HuffPost. What once was relevant may no longer apply as society advances….
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How to “Let Go” as Your Child Heads Off to College
Of the innumerable moments in your parenthood journey, saying goodbye to your son or daughter as they leave for college…
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Travel Etiquette: How to Be a Mannerly Airbnb Guest
If you haven’t stayed at an Airbnb, this popular mode of vacationing is often more exciting and unique than your…
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12 Rules of Modern Etiquette
In a world where outrageous behavior makes headlines, self-expression and individual freedoms often seem more important than following rules of…
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How to Politely and Professionally Attend a Client’s Wedding
People tend to do business with those they like, which is the main reason entrepreneurs invest time and effort in building client…
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8 Tips for Meeting Your Partner’s Parents
It’s a moment when everyone realizes the stakes are getting high and there is a potential long-term plan. You are…
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What a Hunt for Seashells Can Teach You About Life
On a recent beach vacation to Sea Island, Georgia, I was on a quest to find the perfect collection of…
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Preparing for Your July 4th Celebration
July 4th is the day the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted and the United States declared itself independent from…
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3 Annoying Travel Behaviors
While most flights manage to accomplish the goal of getting passengers safely to their destinations, the job is getting done with less…
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Moving in Together: How to Successfully Merge Two Households
“Going to the chapel and we’re— gonna get married!” Congratulations, you’re getting married this summer. What an exciting time! As…
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How to Politely Fly Old Glory
With Memorial Day just around the corner, Flag Day on June 14th and July 4th right after that, the start…
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A Congratulatory Note to the 2018 Graduates (Mainly My Own!)
Once again, graduation season is upon us and this year is particularly bittersweet. It’s my youngest daughter’s high school graduation…
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How to Handle a Loss on Mother’s Day
You may have recently lost your mother or are simply missing her after many years of being estranged. Or…
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9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Commute
Without the right mindset, commuting to the office can be one of the most time consuming and stressful tasks we…
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13 Lessons Kids Learn from Their Parents
Parenting is such an important job. It’s almost overwhelming to comprehend that between casual playdates, weekly sports practices, evening dinner…
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4 Ways to Reduce Stress When Life is Hectic
When life is humming along at a smooth pace, and every character is behaving as you prefer, it’s easy to…
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7 Daily Habits for a Fulfilling Life
Socrates once said, “The soul, like the body, accepts by practice whatever habit one wishes it to contact.” Previously published…
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10 Etiquette Rules to Embrace in 2018
Despite all the typical lofty resolutions made at this time of year, there a few simple habits that are almost…
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