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I recently participated in the Suit Up Experience event here in Dallas at the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center. The event was wonderful and I loved being able to teach etiquette to students in attendance. In this blog post, I’ll share some of the dining and workplace etiquette tips I shared with young professionals at […]
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Real or genuine etiquette comes from what we think, our motives and how we think of ourselves. In social situations, etiquette occurs when the needs of others become paramount to our own needs. To behave and know how to conduct yourself in different environments with respect and integrity makes others feel good and creates a […]
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You may have heard of the term “breaking bread” loosely used in connection to gatherings around the dinner table. However, did you know that this terminology is actually the correct way to eat a roll or piece of bread? In this post, I will delve into the proper table manners surrounding the bread plate and […]
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The most important way we can display our grasp of good manners is through our actions. I regularly remind my students that it is not as much what we say as it is what we do. Those who are willing to learn and grow from their mistakes through corrective action will thrive. This article has […]
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This year, the Lunar New Year will fall on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This celebration has become dear to me since my son married a young lady from China. Huamin and her family have been such a blessing to our family! Learning about the Chinese culture has made me a more grateful person. In this […]
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Happy New Year to all! This year is the perfect time to sharpen your manners and business protocol. To define and refine ourselves is a gift. In this post, I will discuss workplace etiquette and explain why your business should incorporate this training into the overall company culture. Here at The Dallas School of Etiquette, […]
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This holiday season has been such a special time with many joyous moments! My New Year’s resolutions have more meaning after sweet times of celebrating the holidays with grandchildren, children, parents, nieces and nephews. In this post, I will discuss the importance of treating others with mercy when interacting with them during the holidays. This […]
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Good table manners can help you to best represent yourself at a business luncheon, holiday party or even a relative’s home. On the other hand, poor manners at the dinner table will reflect badly on yourself and the company, organization or family you represent. That’s why it is essential to know the generally accepted expectations […]
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Did you know that gratitude has been proven to help with depression as well as to improve sleep quality and work-life balance? After all, we are created to be problem solvers and make a difference! This especially rings true during the holiday season, as we give and receive presents or donate time and resources to […]
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Today’s parents spend hours of time and large sums of money to prepare holiday events for their children. These events can include sleigh rides, Santa and The Grinch visits, parties, gift giving, shopping, church celebrations and renting out a hotel venue for dinners with family. While these can all be a joyous experience, things can […]
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