09 Oct Definition of Profanity
Profanity is the effort of a feeble mind to express itself forcibly. -Spencer W. Kimball read in Hugo Fink's Barber Shop, Huntingburg, Indiana...
etiquette
19 Jul What’s Wrong with Swearing?
Posted at 15:56h
in business etiquette, conversation, Diplomacy, etiquette, Interviewing, leadership, manners
Swearing Imposes a Personal Penalty It gives a bad impression. It makes you unpleasant to be with. It endangers your relationships. It’s a tool for whiners and complainers. It reduces respect people have for you. It shows you don’t have control. It’s a sign of a bad attitude. It discloses a lack of...
21 Jun displaying the US flag
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...
09 Feb What does “Certified” mean in the etiquette business?
Posted at 18:45h
in business etiquette, CEP, certification, certified etiquette professional, certified protocol professional, CPP, Cynthia Lett, etiquette, ISPEP, protocol
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...
11 Jan It’s a new beginning…
Posted at 00:44h
in Cynthia Lett, etiquette, gifts, manners, media coverage of etiquette, thank you notes, The Lett Group
Happy New Year to all who read this. Due to a family tragedy last September I have been lax in keeping up with my intent to write in this blog and to share my thoughts about the state of rudeness in our society. ...