Funeral Etiquette is something most people will have to learn at some point in their lives. When our aunt was buried in Indiana, we had a procession from the funeral home to the cemetery which was about 5 miles away. Being from the "big...
Hotels issue brunch etiquette norms By Kevin Scott, Staff Reporter Published: November 05, 2008, 23:33 Dubai: Expatriates and visitors to Dubai are being reminded of what is considered acceptable behaviour at the city's notorious brunches. Several hotels have taken steps recently to inform guests of the etiquette expected of...
When I first started planning international meetings more than 25 years ago, “going global” was the catchphrase of the day. Companies sought new markets outside of the United States and associations sought new membership. When I started planning meetings abroad, my focus was strictly on...
In advance of welcoming the world to Beijing, the Chinese government has waged an all- out clean-up etiquette campaign. It has been going on for three years and the "civic index" that was created and since monitored by Renmin University has shown promise...
Email etiquette is at the top of most people's list (of those who use it, and that includes almost everyone) of Pet Peeves. While we can't expect others to listen to our instruction about how to use it properly, as an etiquette expert, I...
etiquette,networking,network,business etiquette,international protocol,first impressions,conversation,Cynthia Lett By Cynthia W. Lett CPP, CEP The title of this article suggests that you might be standing in front of a crowd of 300 and introducing yourself. Not really. You just met one guy who looks like he...
tipping,tips,tipping etiquette,international protocol,tipping protocol,etiquette Tipping Tips around the World By Cynthia W. Lett CEP CPP; Director, The Lett Group & International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals According to all the dictionaries, tips are something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service. What we experience however...
flag etiquette,flag protocol,displaying the flag Cynthia Lett wrote: July 4th is coming soon and Americans will be displaying the US flag. I am always appalled that many flags are incorrectly displayed so here are the guidelines to...
I am concerned about the "Certified" designation etiquette consultants have given themselves which demeans our field of training. It seems every day a new website goes up with the owner touting that they are a "Certified" Etiquette Consultant or Trainer.The public would naturally believe...