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Dealing with Toxic Environments Online
It can be difficult to maintain civility in the midst of all of the arguments and comments that proliferate online. How do you keep from giving oxygen to those determined to engage in battle on social media channels?
Celebrating National Protocol Officers week!
Always, but especially during National Protocol Officers Week, I send my gratitude to fellow protocol professionals for your tireless work!
What If I Don’t Like The Food?
A recent question in a news advice column that caught my eye was from a reader who wrote in wondering if the host of a dinner party was obligated by etiquette rules to provide a different first course because the reader did not like cold cucumber soup. To quote some of my favorite etiquette podcasters: “Bonkers!”
Handwritten, Thanks To AI
Are hand-written notes the next thing that we will delegate to AI robots?
Those Darn Interruptions
Interruptions can create an environment in which others do not feel valued or included, whether in the workplace or in social settings. How might we consider our own behavior to minimize interrupting or being interrupted in our communications?
Graciously Accepting Compliments
Why is it important that we receive compliments with graciousness?
IF EDI is Your Goal, Stop Using Jargon
EDI statements are part of nearly every current job posting. How does the use of jargon conflict with goals for inclusion?
Sustainable and Beautiful Gift Wrapping
Many gift giving holidays are just around the corner. How can we make them beautiful while also considering sustainability?
Fragrances: Do or don’t?
Dug from “Up” does not approve of strong fragrances! How should these be handled in the workplace?
Pantyhose as pants? Not for the office, Please
Dress codes can vary across industries, but some things seem to take “casual” a bit too far.
Personal Pronouns: A Primer
Increasingly we are seeing individuals share their personal pronouns in social and business situations.
Toasting dos and don't’s
Toasting can be expected at any number of social and professional events - from small gatherings to large celebrations. What should you do if you are called upon to give a toast? And how do you handle yourself if you are the honoree of a toast?
Small changes enhance your Language
Are there certain phrases or words that you might want to reconsider using in order to be a better colleague or seen as more professional?
Thank you notes are always in style
Are you giving the right impression with your punctuality (or lack thereof??