Straight From the Heart Blog
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an incredible tool…if used appropriately. As a business etiquette expert, I see the value of genuine, positive connection between humans, and how AI has the potential to help or harm the workplace. In today’s blog post, I’ll discuss what AI etiquette is and how professionals can better understand and integrate AI […]
Did you know that this Sunday, September 13th, is National Grandparent’s Day? Since 1978, this special holiday has honored the role grandparents play in the lives of their families. As an expert in etiquette classes for adults and a grandmother myself, this celebration holds personal meaning for me. In today’s blog post, I will offer […]
As an American and a military mom, I have so much admiration for all those serving in the armed forces. While visiting West Point, I observed with joy how the Cadets behaved with respect and attentiveness to learning. What a blessing. In today’s blog post, I’ll share how compliance and respect for authority figures is […]
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 […]
