All too often, parents tell me that they leave their children at home because they are embarrassed by a child’s lack of manners or ability to sit still. The solution to this? A commitment from the family to make mealtime an event. Parents, you can help your children by teaching them respect and by connecting […]
Parents, you are the best teachers to your children! As an etiquette expert, my job is to be a support to all families that I coach. Remember, dining with your child and engaging in conversation must set the precedence in a child’s life before true manners will occur. In today’s blog post, I will discuss
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This past week, I had the honor of sharing Etiquette Tips with the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Class of 2025. After arriving and setting up, I was given a short period of time to talk with the cadets about basic Fine Dining Skills with an emphasis on Self-Presentation. What a thrill to share
If you are preparing to host an event, you know that the duties of a Perfect Hostess can be stressful! After all, there’s food to attend to, a home to clean and activities to plan. However, did you know that a pure heart with a joyous spirit (along with a desire to accommodate all guests)
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate Galentine’s Day or an outing with your daughter, grandma, aunt etc than with Afternoon Tea? Of course, the art of an elegant afternoon tea is “steeped” in tradition, so one great way to learn the rules of etiquette for a tea is to
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It’s a dream come true to be able to teach etiquette to students of all ages, including corporations! What a joy and pleasure it has been to serve all who have chosen me as your Dallas Business Etiquette Consultant this year.
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow and there simply is no time for poor manners. This is the perfect time to impress grandma and grandpa by respecting them with manners! Parents, you are responsible for the manners of your children. Your example will be a lifetime of lessons to your children. One way is to start with discussing
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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
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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