Straight From the Heart Blog
Bad table manners are all too obvious…chewing with an open mouth, complaining about food, talking on the phone at the table etc. On the other hand, good manners must be practiced to help them become habits. This applies to children as well as to employees and adults of all ages. In today’s blog post, I […]
Many times, when staff don’t receive proper training, guests perceive them as indifferent. In the hospitality industry, tough competition is real, and guests will be unforgiving when it comes to good service. They will go somewhere else. Truly, this can create a disaster situation for businesses. In today’s blog post, I will discuss some essentials […]
What a joy and privilege it is to teach that human interactions really do count in the business world and beyond. In today’s blog post, I will share how my etiquette classes for adults can help business professionals refine their image. I will also go over tips for electronic etiquette, including etiquette advice for emails […]
When I think of our nation’s Founding Fathers, I try to imagine myself amid those heated arguments and discussions that led to the signing of The Declaration of Independence. Although they disagreed at times, they still united around a Declaration written by Thomas Jefferson, with influences from John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin.
This July 4th, Americans will celebrate our nation’s glorious 250th anniversary. In today’s culture, it is imperative that parents take the responsibility to teach the history of the United States to their children. In today’s blog post, I will provide some recommended activities and family trips for the Dallas area as well as throughout the […]
Congrats to all graduates this spring! I am so proud of the accomplishments of my children, including Lainie Hoffer, who graduated from
The Kentucky Derby: Dallas Etiquette Expert Shares Tips for Attire and How to Be the Perfect Hostess
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and it is the perfect time to make your presence known with a “wow” effect. Have a blast and embrace your personality with a hat, gloves and outfit. If you plan to host a party, consider my Dallas etiquette classes and / or read on for my menu suggestions […]
Dallas, Texas – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Dallas School of Etiquette is pleased to announce that its founder, Lisa Burdette, has opened two additional summer camp dates in June. Mrs. Burdette’s popular camp now will be offered for five different weeks and each week will cover similar topics. One of the five camps will […]
Easter is my favorite time as a grandparent and parent. As an expert in dining etiquette classes for adults and children, I like tradition and combining festive décor with a spiritual focus. This is a special, holy season when families and friends come together to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. It is a time for all to […]
When I began The Dallas School of Etiquette, my goal was to teach children the basics of etiquette and manners. However, I suddenly found myself facing Corporate America, where I was being asked to teach far more than the proper use of cutlery. In today’s globalized world, it is increasingly the norm for businesses to […]
