Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot. – Justice Clarence Thomas So true. Marvelous manners can open doors to so many wonderful professional and personal opportunities. Manners can take you anywhere worth going. To be marvelously well-mannered, you need to know the rules of door etiquette. Doors. Socially, it’s still acceptable for a man to open and hold the door for a lady, but so too may a lady hold a door open for a man. The business etiquette rule f

Hospitality is making your guests feel at home, even if you wish they were. - Author Unknown Opening up your home to overnight guests is one of the kindest gestures one can make. While we all do it with the anticipation of creating fun times and warm memories - how can we make it a reality? How does a gracious host make their home feel welcoming to overnight guests? Your goal should be to make them feel comfortable. There are a number of small things you can do: "We dare n

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. - Aesop We've all heard this saying before. Indeed, we probably first heard this from our parents in grade school. It is timeless because it's so true. It just takes some of us longer than others to realize it. In a nutshell, gossiping is bad for your personal brand. You may think you look, "in the know" but it isn't a kind look at all. It isn't a great skill to develop and won't serve you well in business or

Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving. - Confucius So true! So true! Don’t you love it when someone opens their home to you and invites you over for dinner or a party? It’s such a fun way to spend time with friends. If you're a lucky duck and invited over, start things off right by arriving with a gift for your host. Two of the most common go-to gifts are flowers and wine. If your host is a flower fan, we suggest having