We seem to have rules for just about everything these days—except for civility in the workplace. Most employers think it comes down to common decency. However, since you can’t count on that, here are some tips. The Noisemaker Loud, disruptive office mates not only make life unpleasant, but they can also affect your productivity. Unfortunately,…
The Art of Conversation: How to Talk to Anyone About Anything
The ability to converse with people, particularly new people, is more than just a social skill—it is an art. The first step to becoming the person others say they “had a great time talking to” is to simply show interest and be genuinely curious. Opening Lines Wonderful conversations aren’t difficult to start. Bypass the traditional…
Eternally Elegant: 5 Etiquette Rules Every Lady Should Know
Being a lady is about more than how you sit, stand, talk, and walk—though we’ll cover that, too! A true lady shows respect for herself and others. Let’s bring back the golden days of good manners. Sit Like a Lady Some of us were lucky enough to have had grandmothers who taught us “Don’t slouch!”…
A Well-Appointed House, According to Emily Post’s ‘Etiquette’
Every house has an outward appearance to be made as presentable as possible, an interior continually to be set in order, and incessantly to be cleaned. And for those that dwell within it there are meals to be prepared and served; linen to be laundered and mended; personal garments to be brushed and pressed; and…
A Primer on Politeness, From the ‘Complete Handbook for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society’
In preparing a book of etiquette for ladies, I would lay down as the first rule, “Do unto others as you would others should do to you.” You can never be rude if you bear the rule always in mind, for what lady likes to be treated rudely? True Christian politeness will always be the…
How to Stop Writing Average Emails: 16 Quick Tips
By Ron Lieback Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The adage that first impressions mean everything is truer than ever within the world of emails. See walls of chunky text or misspelled words, and you’ll likely bounce or lose focus, regardless if a c-level executive, family member or some marketeer pitching stories wrote the email. Bad email etiquette can ruin relationships among your…
The First Lady of Manners: A Look at Emily Post
Some American books not only are bestsellers, but they may also profoundly influence American culture and society. Whether they’ve read Mark Twain or not, most Americans are familiar with his novel “Huckleberry Finn.” When President Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” he supposedly said, “So you are the little woman who…
Got Table Manners? Here Is the ‘Proper’ Dinner Party Conduct From an 1800s Manual on Etiquette
The following is an excerpt from “Our Deportment,” a code of manners for refined society by John H. Young A.M., published in 1881. We offer it in hopes of promoting gentlemanly conduct among men—young and older—in today’s often unbalanced world. IT is of the highest importance that all persons should conduct themselves with the strictest…
How to Be the Perfect Traveler
Travel, whether for business or pleasure, offers opportunities to grow by experiencing new sights and meeting new people. Without realizing it, you leave an impression on all whose paths you cross, so make it a good one. Be There Immerse yourself in the local culture; don’t go to France and eat fast food, or to…
How to Be Respectful
There are several basic rules of common courtesies that need to be followed when interacting with others for social or business purposes. To ensure they’re not forgotten, here’s a brief refresher course. Make Eye Contact In addition to it being rude, it’s very disconcerting to talk with someone when they avoid making eye contact. Eye…
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