Straight From the Heart Blog
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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Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time of year to think about gratitude, but it should really extend into the whole year, since gratefulness can help you live a more positive and fulfilling life. Yes, gratitude is a powerful emotion and it can change your outlook on life! When we focus on good things in life […]
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Have you ever heard of the French term, Savoir Vivre, before? In this post, we’ll discuss workplace etiquette as well as some generally accepted terminology associated with my field of expertise. Hopefully, these terms will give you insight into the services I offer and help you in determining what your company or organization needs are!
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