Soft Skills: The Skills that Cannot be Replaced by A.I.   Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is on the verge of pervading every company and industry worldwide, if it hasn’t already. It is poised to enhance the efficiency of goods and services production, as well as offer novel and potentially more astute insights into their development. Naturally, some jobs will be supplanted; hence, it is imperative to acquire skills that will remain essential in the forthcoming A.I. era. 1 As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into workplaces, the importance of soft skills is increasing. Recent ..read more

  Thrive in 2024: Be Polished. Be Prepared. Be Powerful.   Polish: Improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to. Power: Ability to act or produce an effect. Presence: A noteworthy quality of poise and effectiveness.     Countless opportunities have been lost for well-qualified individuals simply because they have not paid attention to their most visible credential—their presence. Very few credentials can compensate for a poor impression, inadequate social skills, and weak non-verbal communication. Prepare yourself to thrive in 2024 by acquiring the finely tuned social s ..read more

The Art of Holiday Tipping in 2023                               Who to Tip, What to Tip, and How to Tip   The holiday season is the traditional time of year when we express gratitude towards those who help to make our lives easier and more enjoyable throughout the year, including all the people who make us, our homes, and our pets look and feel their best. Due to the higher cost of goods and services this year, many people may struggle to afford gifts on their holiday list. Many are unsure how much to give as ..read more

Be a Polished Professional at the Office   “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”    -      Steve Jobs   The same thoughtfulness you extend to your family and friends should be extended to those with whom you come into contact at the office. The essence of etiquette is courtesy, and the greatest courtesy you can exhibit at the office is to ensure that all your actions take into consideration the comfort and enjoyment of everyone around you; and to conduct yourself in a manner that makes the office ..read more

 Tennis Etiquette: Modern-Day Manners for Tennis Players   The mark of great sportsmen is not how good they are at their best, but how good they are at their worst.                                                                                                ―Martina Navratilova   I recently started playing tennis again after a long break, an ..read more

Thrive in 2023: Be Polished, Prepared, and Powerful      “We convince by our presence.”                                                          Walt Whitman     We live in a fast-paced, global society and people make instant judgments about you that can either open doors for you or close them. Priceless opportunities have been lost for individuals because they have not paid attention to their most visible asset—thei ..read more

The Etiquette School of New York’s Holiday Tipping Guide for 2022   The holidays are the traditional time of the year to show our gratitude to all who make our lives easier and more pleasant throughout the year; and make us, our homes, and our pets look good.  Due to the higher cost of goods and services this year, many may be struggling to make ends meet. If you cannot follow the guidelines below—and be aware of the fact that this is only a guide to generally accepted monetary gifts—the most important thing to keep in mind is that you should show your appreciation in some form, whet ..read more

  Airplane Etiquette for Enjoyable Journeys   “If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.”                                                                            &nbs ..read more

                           Tea & Etiquette with the Queen          ”It’s all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you’re properly trained.”                                            - Queen Elizabeth II    As I am certain everyone must know, or at least imagine, the Queen loved afternoon tea. And, reportedly, her favorite tea was Earl Grey, served piping hot, with just ..read more

Sportsmanlike Conduct and Networking on the Golf Course “The object of golf is not just to win. It is to play like a gentleman.”                                                                 -Phil Mickelson Golf is the ultimate sport for building personal and professional relationships. The rapport and camaraderie you build with others on the golf course can and often does lead to new business deals, as well as strengthening existing ..read more