First impressions matter, including when you step in the door for that important job interview.  Clients have shared with me how shocked they are when job candidates arrive and exhibit poor etiquette. So, here are some job interview etiquette tips that will make you stand out in a positive way. Whether your interview is for a first job out of college or for career advancement, you will feel more confident, competent and comfortable when you put these tips into practice. Dress to impress. In the business world, interview attire is generally a conservative suit and tie for men and skirt s ..read more

Etiquette skills are timeless, whether in business or social settings. No doubt you’ve heard these three words refresh, re-set and renew multiple times since the New Year began. So, let me share some ways you can apply those 3 words to your social and business etiquette skills. Why? Because a little self-assessment is always a good idea to make sure we’re making a great impression. These timeless etiquette skills will help you feel confident and present your best self in both social and business settings. For social events or when out and about Say “excuse me please” if leaving the table bri ..read more

Conference Room Business Lunch – 12 Tips Today, it’s becoming more and more common to put your company’s conference room to good use for a business lunch. Below are some conference room business lunch tips to help plan and prepare your next lunch event with clients and business associates. To begin with… Extend the invitation with location, time, as well as menu options. Offer at least 3 menu options, including a vegetarian selection. Know what price range per person is acceptable for your company’s expense guidelines. Place the online restaurant order for delivery or catering order with eno ..read more

Times change and etiquette rules may evolve with the times. But many etiquette rules never go out of style. While dozens more could be added to the list below, here are 7 old fashioned etiquette rules to still use today. You will be perceived as professional, courteous and respectful. 1. Be on time. It’s never impressive to be late, especially for work. So, show up on time, or better yet, arrive a few minutes early to get your coffee and settle in before your workday starts. Also, it’s good manners to be punctual for an in-person meeting, a Zoom meeting, or a business lunch or project deadlin ..read more

After 3 years of NOT flying, I’ve done 3 domestic roundtrip flights in the past 5 months. I was curious what I would encounter among my fellow passengers in the way of airplane etiquette and courtesies. Although it’s not uncommon to hear in the news of an occasional unruly passenger, I was actually surprised—in a good way—about how well-mannered most passengers were! Here are some airplane etiquette and courtesies I observed on all three of my recent flights. (Note: These were all domestic flights, economy section, on totally packed planes.) These are things to keep doing to be well-mannered ..read more

If you’re like many business professionals these days, you have lots of business socials and networking opportunities on your schedule. However, during the pandemic, your networking skills maybe got a bit rusty. If you’re feeling uncomfortable and lacking confidence when attending these events again, I have your back! Below are my 9 networking tips for anyone—including introverts! These do’s and don’ts will get you on the road to greater confidence and you’ll actually enjoy the event. Above all… Do—Show up to the event. According to comedian and actor, Woody Allen, 80% of success is just sho ..read more

You know those holiday gifts you received? Well, quick…dig through your stationery drawer and grab some thank you notes. It’s not too late. Here are 6 musts for a perfect thank-you note. It will make your recipients’ day and put a smile on their face to find your handwritten note in their mailbox. To begin with… Hand write the note. Whether your writing style is cursive or a cursive/printing combo, write the note by hand. It just makes it more personable than a typewritten or emailed note. Use boxed ‘thank-you note’ cards or pick up an individual thank-you card at the store. Better yet, tre ..read more

As a business etiquette consultant, I often get calls about 1:1 coaching. And these callers usually ask the question, “How will 1:1 coaching benefit me?” Every working professional is unique in their skills, talents, abilities, and even emotional intelligence. Often these professionals find themselves at a place of wanting to move ahead in their careers or do a career pivot. However, often there are speed bumps slowing them down. Speed bumps can be any number of things: poor communication skills, dealing with difficult people at work, or feeling inadequate in their “people and social skills ..read more

If you’re working back in the office again post-pandemic, here are 7 business etiquette rules to use in the office again. Several of my clients shared with me that they aren’t sure what’s okay when it comes to business etiquette in the office again. Have the boundaries changed? Do the rules need to be rewritten? Here are seven business etiquette rules to use in the office again. I hope you find my tips helpful as you navigate all those return-to-the workplace scenarios. Handshaking – Yes, it’s okay to offer your hand for a business handshake again. And for both men and women, that means two ..read more

Why rock your dining etiquette? Because people need a brush-up course on table manners post-Pandemic. Business lunches and dinners came to a standstill during the Pandemic. Nor, of course, did people gather at restaurants for social meals. But now, post-pandemic, my etiquette business has skyrocketed! Most bookings are for my popular dining etiquette training called “The Art of Business Dining.” It seems everyone wants to brush up on their table manners again, whether with business colleagues or for a formal wedding reception dinner. To rock your dining etiquette right now, there’s help! Read ..read more