Thank You Notes – Tradition vs. Modernity – It Depends on the Situation
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
Thank you notes that are personal and handwritten are still required in certain situations. Tradition vs. Modernity For years the thank you note was the lynchpin of the etiquette industry, but with modern technology demanding instant communications, it seems that sending a traditional letter could actually be viewed by some as bad etiquette. In an ..read more
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Email Etiquette: Your Responses Do Matter
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
Proper email etiquette is one way to demonstrate respect for others, and to treat them as we would want to be treated. During tax season, I had a dispute with my CPA about the fact that I kept sending her emails and she would never respond. I had already established with her that I wanted ..read more
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Dining to Impress: Proper Dining Etiquette for Interview
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
Good manners may give you the edge over another candidate in a job interview. Have you ever dined with someone who talked with their mouth full of food? Or watched on as your companion sloppily played with their food, making a mess of both the table and themselves? It’s uncomfortable and unappealing, right? Table manners ..read more
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Business Etiquette Training – Georgia Tech, Denning Technology & Management Program
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by The Parks Image Group Team
5y ago
“It was an impactful event and I already started using some of your tips in student meetings. Your conversation guidelines work for informational interviews too.” ~Anne Lynch, MFA, Georgia Institute of Technology, Denning Technology & Management Program This Spring, I had the pleasure of being hired by The Denning Technology & Management Program, Scheller College ..read more
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When Businesses Don’t Bother
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
How Bad Customer Service Can Lose You Customers Not too long ago, I made an appointment for a much-needed spa treatment. I confirmed my appointment the day before, and showed up a few minutes before the appointment to settle in. When I got there, the spa, which is part of a larger department store, was ..read more
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Visiting a newborn baby: Do you know your etiquette?
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
A friend’s daughter just gave birth to twins, which is very exciting but also, as you might imagine, a lot of work. She definitely has her hands full! My friend has been pitching in, but mentioned that her daughter has been struggling with visitors. Everyone wants to visit the babies, but this can often create ..read more
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Trump’s dandruff faux pas
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
Today’s etiquette lesson comes from none other than President Trump, who has been entertaining French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, this week. Today I saw footage of the two world leaders speaking to press inside the White House. Trump is notorious for trying to overwhelm others with his powerful handshake, but it’s what ..read more
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Respect other people’s vacation time
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
When I go on vacation, I like to switch off. It’s such a treat to not be glued to my phone or laptop, and I’d much rather take in the scenery or unwind with a book than scroll through my Twitter feed as I sit in a sun lounger. Compared to Europe, Americans don’t get ..read more
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Brush up on your public transportation etiquette
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
I don’t often take public transportation, but the popularity of ride-sharing services like Uber Pool and Lyft has meant that we’re increasingly traveling in close proximity to strangers. All the more reason to practice good etiquette. I was struck by video footage I saw recently of a woman using a home hair dye kit on ..read more
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Being mindful of “invisible disabilities”
Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
by Peggy M. Parks, AICI CIP, CPBS
5y ago
When we hear the word “disabled,” our minds may immediately picture someone in a wheelchair. But many medical conditions have symptoms that are less obvious, but can still affect a person’s mobility and overall health. We may glance at someone and get the impression that they’re perfectly fit and strong, but we don’t truly know ..read more
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