Now that the Christmas season is in full swing, if you have done your shopping or gone to the malls, I am sure you can relate to this story. It was your average Saturday afternoon, but it was a week before Christmas. I had just arrived at Hudson’s Bay and as I walked through the […]
Read More diane gordon, etiquette, etiquette essentials, Holiday Etiquette, Holiday Shopping, manners, ProperI hope your Thanksgiving went well, with lots of turkey, lots of laughs and lots of love. It is a special time to get together with friends and family alike. However some of us have family overseas, or in faraway places. It is at this time our hearts can get heavy, but let’s just remember […]
Read More business, Cocktail Etiquette, etiquette, Family, Guests, Holiday Etiquette, host, hostess, Party Etiquette, SuccessI recently flew from London Ontario to Washington DC. The purpose of my trip was to attend a seminar presented by other keynote speakers on business etiquette presentation skills. When traveling on business, I always wear a suit. It’s important to dress for success. It’s also, professional business etiquette. Looking back on this particular trip, […]
Read More Air Canada, Airplane Etiquette, business etiquette, business travel, etiquette, Ritz Carlton, travel etiquetteSummertime Fun! I received an invitation to attend a friend’s BBQ pot luck dinner. We arrived at 6:05pm. The party started at 6pm. The food was great the company of the host and hostess was equally as great. But the other guests really needed to brush up on their guest etiquette! Whether you’re a long […]
Read More diane gordon, etiquette, etiquette essentials, gifts, guest etiquette, host, hostess, mingle, pot luck, punctual, social etiquette, thank-youWell July 27th 2013 finally arrived and I hosted my annual pool party. The theme changes from year to year. This year the theme was all about Barbie. I invited 12 guests. All guests agreed to enter a Barbie Costume Contest. Each contestant was asked to enter $10 into the draw. There were prizes awarded […]
Read More barbie, do's and dont's, entertaining, etiquette, good manners, guest, host, tipsBe on time. 10-15 minutes early to gather your name badge, pick up a beverage or any food offered, and find your seat. Turn off all electronics. Unless instructed otherwise by the presenter. There is nothing more inconsiderate than a cell phone ringing. Put it on vibrate. If the call is urgent excuse yourself or […]
Read More business, etiquette, presentation, social etiquette, speakingI had a fabulous time meeting with my colleagues from the Protocol School of Washington® and attending The Speakers TrainingCamp® with Sue Gaulke, CEO of SuccessWorks. It was amazing! I am convinced I am a life-long learner as I pursue my career as a presentation keynote speaker. I strongly believe that with every experience in life […]
Read More etiquette, presentation, protocol, speaking, trainingWhether you are on the ground awaiting your flight or above the clouds, good manners matter. On a recent international flight I saw first-hand how some people have little concept of how to behave in public. While some people are helpful and considerate others are rude and self-absorbed. During the flight I was in a […]
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