How To Conquer the Post-Holiday Blues
It’s over. The holidays are behind us. The stress and excitement of holiday travel, potentially missed flights, unruly family and…
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Interview Mistakes: 5 Surefire Ways to Blow a Job Interview
Preparing for a job interview is essential, whether you are currently unemployed, changing your career or getting ready for a…
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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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Post-Pandemic Tipping Etiquette
Many employees encountered layoffs and cutbacks during the pandemic. And many people began utilizing services such as curb service for…
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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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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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Back to The Office and Remote Work Burnout
Because of an unexpected virus, work life and school life became suddenly shuttered and we were all suddenly tasked with…
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Creating a Thoughtful Cocktail Menu
Many of us could use a good cocktail (or mocktail) right about now! We are all dreaming of the days…
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5 Steps to a Professional Resignation Letter
If you decide it’s time to move on from your current job, there are certain steps you must take to…
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Satisfied With Enough
We are frequently on a quest for “more”, “bigger”, “better”, and “best”. My own story starts with a terra cotta…
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Workplace Civility Encourages Professional Success
It should go without saying that office civility encourages professional success. However, rudeness in the workplace a far too common…
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6 Toxic People to Remove from Your Contact List Today
We all have toxic people in our life—when a friend continuously fails to provide fundamental support to your relationship, it…
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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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Steps to Changing Your Last Name After Your Wedding
The ceremony was beautiful and you’ve just returned from the honeymoon. What’s next? If you’ve decided to take your new…
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The Etiquette of Personal Space
There are unwritten rules for the distance people should remain from each other to maintain a level of personal and…
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Valet Etiquette Tips: What Valets Wish You Knew
I am always delighted to hear feedback from readers, especially when they are responding from personal experience on a topic…
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8 Ways to Take Advantage of Summer Before It’s Gone
Summer is flying by and before you know it you will be shopping for back-to-school supplies. There’s still plenty of time left to check a few things off…
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10 Steps to Living a Full Life
It is remarkably easy to get distracted while attending to the busy details of daily life. Goals and dreams often…
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Travel Etiquette: 10 Must-Haves for Your Trip
When you start packing your suit case for a vacation or work trip, it’s easy to get overwhelmed deciding what goes…
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Why You Should Appreciate Customers Who Complain
With social media and online reviews lending increased importance to every comment, it’s imperative that businesses adopt a robust customer…
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Business Etiquette: How to Ask for Time Off from Work
We all need a vacation every once in a while or need to take time off to attend a special…
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Easter Etiquette for the Host and Guest
The Easter Bunny is fast approaching and what could be more fun than having an Easter party to welcome the…
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What to Wear to a Job Interview: Women’s Etiquette Attire Quiz
Whether the New Year has brought you new career opportunities (Congratulations!), or you are just interested in polishing your professional…
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The Mannerly Student: College Classroom Etiquette Tips
The start of a new semester is always a good time to review a few College Classroom Etiquette Tips: 1….
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Holiday Tipping Etiquette for Deliveries: UPS, USPS and Fed Ex
It’s the holiday season and we want to do the right thing when gifting our letter carriers and package delivery…
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Business Etiquette | Holiday Etiquette | Networking Etiquette | Office Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Holiday Etiquette: 5 Tips for Holiday Conversation
From the office Christmas party to holiday dinners, you’ll likely be visiting with close friends, family you have not seen…
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Don’t Be a Holiday Slacker: 5 Tips for Staying Productive at Work During the Holidays
It’s often difficult to stay focused on the job when there is tinsel to be strung and mistletoe to be…
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Holiday Etiquette: Thanksgiving Blessings and Gratitude
This Thanksgiving I’m taking inventory of a few people and things I’m extremely grateful for, for blessings and gratitude. Who…
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You Are What You Tweet: Social Media Etiquette Tips, Part Three
Are you minding your Twitter and Facebook etiquette? I’ve recently blogged about “You Are Who You Tweet” and “You Are…
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Entertaining Etiquette: 10 Tips for Hosting Your First Thanksgiving
You know you’re really a grownup when Thanksgiving rolls around and the family looks to you to host the meal….
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From The Daily Muse – How to Recover from a Job Loss
The following excerpt is from my friends at The Daily Muse, an online magazine for the professional woman. Enjoy! “A…
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What’s In Your Halloween Candy Jar?
I love Halloween – I love fall in general! As I write this blog at my office, we have cider…
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Ask the Etiquette Expert: Fall Party Etiquette
Holiday parties are just around the corner and being a great guest is part of one’s duty when a host…
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Dining Etiquette: How to Signal You Have Finished Your Meal
One of the most popular training sessions that I offer is Corporate Dining Etiquette. It’s great fun, fabulously entertaining and…
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Church Etiquette
When visiting a house of worship, be an angel and use your best manners. Remember… someone “up there” is always…
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Job Search Etiquette: Eight Things to Leave Off Your Resume
If it’s time to update your resume, you’re probably thinking about everything you need to include. But it’s just as…
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10 Tips for Football Fan Etiquette
There are good manners and rules of etiquette even in the game of football. Well, in watching the game of…
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Guest Post From The Daily Muse: Handling Criticism at Work
I am excited to introduce you to my friends at The Daily Muse, an online career- and lifestyle-focused magazine and…
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Etiquette for the Rocket Scientist
A few days ago I was flying home from a business trip and started a conversation with a very congenial…
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Customer Service Etiquette: Five “Musts” for Stellar Hotel Customer Service
I have the opportunity to travel a great deal and stay at some wonderful hotels. Among them is one in…
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Departure Etiquette: Getting Fired with Decorum
No one wants to lost their job, but if this happens to you it is imperative that you handle the…
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Summer Etiquette: Fun Before It’s Gone
It seems that Summer is always here and gone before we know it. Here are some summer etiquette tips to…
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Employee Etiquette: How to Deal with a Difficult Boss
We are not guaranteed to get along with everyone we meet. But what do we do if the person we…
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Cell Phone Etiquette: Cell Phones at Work
Have you encountered someone displaying poor cell phone etiquette recently? Perhaps it’s been the loud talker in a small space,…
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Clothing Etiquette: Tips for Wearing a Body Shaper
Everyone that is in the public eye (that means you) and wears form-fitting clothing or tailor made suits should be…
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Holiday Manners: Packing the Perfect Picnic
We’re getting ready for a wonderful 4th of July weekend here at The Protocol School of Texas and have some…
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Office Etiquette: Behave Like a Professional at Work
Making enemies with your office mates or successfully pulling something over on your boss is not the way to the…
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Seven Ways to Add Extra Meaning to Father’s Day
Have you ever noticed that Dads sometimes get shortchanged on their holiday, Father’s Day? Cards are not as abundant, advertising…
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Stress and Overeating
My favorite fitness guru, James Olsen, offers some great tips for overcoming stress and overeating. Here is what he has…
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Apartment Etiquette: 10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbor in an Apartment
Apartment Etiquette: 10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbor in an Apartment Keep it down. Apartment walls are notoriously thin….
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Brand & Conquer: Building Your Personal Brand
Republished: Brand & Conquer: Building Your Personal Brand, Courtesy of Pretty Young Professional Whether you are just starting out in…
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Top 10 Tips for Perfect Picnic Etiquette
Shady green trees, singing birds, those fluffy little squirrels frolicking nearby… a visit to the park is a great way…
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Graduation Etiquette: Most Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you have a child graduating from high school or college, there are certain questions that seem to come up again and…
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Business Etiquette | Dining Etiquette | General Etiquette | Networking Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Business and Booze: Happy Hour Etiquette
I am thrilled to be a contributor at Pretty Young Professional, a website dedicated to empowering young, professional women. If…
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Wedding Etiquette: Tips for the Royal Wedding
Whether Kate and Wills lost your new address or your invitation got lost in the Royal Mail, don’t lose heart. …
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Business Etiquette: Giving Feedback That Works
Another great article by Kathryn Minshew, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Pretty Young Professional, that I thought you might enjoy. As…
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Business Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Networking Etiquette | Social Media Etiquette | Technology Etiquette
Social Media Etiquette 101
Facebook is great tool for connecting to people, finding old friends and strengthening ties with new ones. Twitter and other…
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Fiesta-quette: Crowd Etiquette for Outdoor Events
It’s Fiesta time in San Antonio and thousands of people will be coming to the party. If you plan to…
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Thrift Shop Etiquette
Thrift Shop Etiquette Just because you touched it doesn’t mean it’s yours – If you picked the item up, admired…
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Artwork Etiquette: Tattoos and Piercings in the Workplace
From tattoos to piercings, you don’t have to look far to see somebody sporting one piece, or multiple types of…
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Emotional Etiquette: Crying in the Workplace
Crying in the workplace is seldom seen as a positive, although it is a natural reaction to many of life’s…
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Interview Etiquette: Six Tips for Personal and Professional Success
I have recently found a great source for young professionals (as well as seasoned execs), Pretty Young Professional, and wanted…
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Business Etiquette: Seven Tips for a Great Cover Letter
Your resume offers a quick overview of your work history, education and other experience but a good cover letter is…
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Office Etiquette: Handling an Uncomfortable Office Faux Pas
You accidentally send an email to a colleague regarding another colleague, making some choice unflattering remarks regarding their morning presentation….
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Romance Etiquette: How to Write a Love Letter
How to Write a Love Letter Put your thoughts together in a draft first Pay extra special attention to…
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Dating and Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Marriage Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Holiday Etiquette: Plan Ahead for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day can be a romantic, special night for people who are in love. But if you don’t plan…
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Dating and Friendship Etiquette | Marriage Etiquette | Miscellaneous | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Valentine’s Day Etiquette: Kissing Trivia
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and what better time to talk about kisses and test your knowledge of “Pucker Power”. Take…
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Business Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Special Events and Holidays Etiquette
Thank You Note Etiquette Questions Answered
I have found that there is never a shortage of questions when it comes to the dreaded “Thank You Note”. …
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11 Etiquette Tips for Planning Your Child’s Birthday Party
1. Ask your child for input. Your child’s idea of a great party may be far simpler than yours! Although…
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Business Etiquette | Dating and Friendship Etiquette | General Etiquette | Marriage Etiquette | University Etiquette
Sharing Words of Wisdom
Just recently I was thinking about the best advice I was ever given and posted a request on Twitter, asking…
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Relationship Etiquette: Have a Little Courtesy
As I contemplate a new year of resolutions that I have already broken in the first week, I decided to…
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Personal Etiquette: 10 Important Firsts in Business and in Life
It’s the first of the New Year and a good time to evaluate the message we are sending. In the…
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Holiday Etiquette: The Art of Exchanging and Returning Gifts
Soon the presents will all be opened, tissue paper will be strewn across the floor, and a pile of gifts…
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Dining Etiquette: How to Eat a Lobster
The holiday table settings gleam, the candles glow, the champagne sparkles. You’re ready for a special celebratory dinner with friends,…
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Business Etiquette: Success in the Office is as Easy as PIE
Whether you are a recent college grad or starting on your second (or third) career, success in the office is as easy…
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The Etiquette of Afternoon Tea
Hosting an Afternoon Tea is a great way to honor a friendship, celebrate a birthday or welcome a new baby. Regardless…
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Party Etiquette: If a Tailgate Party is in Your Future
Who’s up for a tailgate party? I love the idea of getting a group of friends together and sharing some fun…
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Business Etiquette: Nine Tips to Surviving a New Boss
Change in management can be a big adjustment. You can adjust your attitude and do your part to help the…
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Labor Day Fashion Etiquette: When to Stop Wearing White
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and fashion-conscious people everywhere are confronting an annual question: Do I Need to Stop Wearing…
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Fashion Etiquette: Business Socks for Men
Would you sacrifice the look of your high-end sports car with cheap, mismatched tires and wheels? It is just as important to…
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Technology Etiquette: iPods, Buds in or Out?
Look in almost any direction and you are sure to spot people going through life with colorful wires dangling from…
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If the Shoe Fits: Shoe Etiquette for the Business Women
Whether you are a recent college graduate or a stay-at-home mom who is rejoining the workforce after raising the kids, your broken-in…
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Interview Etiquette – 12 Things Not to Say During an Interview
It should be no surprise to an applicant that arrives 15 minutes late, or ill prepared, that perhaps some prior…
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Interview Etiquette: What Type of Pen is Best?
How important is the writing instrument you use on a job interview and will it have any consequential impact? Maybe or maybe…
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Interview Etiquette: What to Wear for an Interview
Are you graduating from college soon and unsure of what to wear to your first job interview? Make sure you…
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14 Etiquette Tips for Helping New Moms
Etiquette Tips for Helping New Moms What New Moms Really Want but are Too Afraid to Ask For: HELP! 1. …
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Father’s Day Barbeque Recipe and Etiquette Tips
If a barbecue is in your Father’s Day future, here is my favorite “finger lickin’ good” Father’s Day barbecue recipe. …
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How do You Shake Hands: Five Handshake Etiquette Faux Pas
How do you shake hands and what does that say about you? A bad handshake can set the tone for…
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Airplane Etiquette: 14 Tips for Summer Travel
If an airplane trip is in your travel future, there are a few etiquette tips that will make your travels,…
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Pet Etiquette: Tips For Throwing a Pet Party
These days, many people view their pets as part of the family; giving them the same type of love and…
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Mother’s Day Etiquette: Breakfast In Bed
Are you ready to honor your mom, your grandmother, and anyone else that fills a maternal role in your life…
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Kentucky Derby Etiquette: Wear Your Hat In Style
Tasteful Ways to Wear Your Hat In Style The Kentucky Derby, often referred to as “The Run for the Roses,”…
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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…
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