Straight From the Heart Blog
The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars) is next weekend, and what fun it is to celebrate this glamorous occasion with family and friends! Personally, I love to dress up when hosting an Oscars party and ask my party guests to dress as if they were planning to attend the red-carpet event themselves. You could even ask […]
Dallas, Texas – Monday, February 23, 2026 The Dallas School of Etiquette, a premier business etiquette consulting company, announces that its founder, Lisa Burdette, has been featured in the latest issue of the Stroll Highland Park magazine.
I have always enjoyed Super Bowl parties and all the planning that goes into making the evening special for family and friends. Â The age of technology has reduced quality time with others, but thankfully, the Super Bowl offers a chance for people to gather. In my Dallas etiquette classes, I teach my students how to […]
As a parent, you can help your high school senior prepare for their college experience with etiquette training. So why does college etiquette matter? In today’s blog post, I will discuss the importance of social skills and dining etiquette classes for the college-bound student.
In my childhood home, Christmas was a special time. My Dad concentrated on the needs of the community and was always spearheading projects for the poor. While my Dad is now in Heaven, my Mom will join us this year for Christmas. It is with the utmost gratitude that I come to you today with […]
This Thursday, we will gather to give thanks for all blessings. Thanksgiving Day is a beautiful reminder of the importance of gratitude. During November, I make a personal challenge to thank as many people as I can who make my life better. When we write and verbally thank others, we inject joy into our own […]
Did you know that your “personal brand” is what others say about you when you are not present? A personal brand encompasses everything that affects how people view you and respond to you. It communicates to the outside world the values, beliefs, goals, and deeper purpose that describe who you are. It guides your choices […]
When I speak to professionals of all ages, I remind them that their behavior on Saturday evening will be reflected in their performance and behavior Monday morning. I tell them to carefully spend their free time wisely. As a professional, each person should remember their commitment to themselves, their company, their family and their cause. […]
In my etiquette classes for kids, I have so many parents ask me “How do I get my children to engage or sit at the table?” I tell them that I can plant the seed in a child’s heart by teaching good manners, but this plant will not grow if it isn’t watered. As parents, […]
Sadly, manners are often neglected in the world around us. After teaching Protocol and Etiquette for more than four years, I believe even more strongly that teaching the basics of good manners is what is needed in our modern day. These principles of considerate behavior towards others (whatever the age or gender) may seem outdated, […]
