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Join Cynthia Lett for the next episode of Modern Civility on BlogTalkRadio, featuring guest Amy Riolo. "Cultural Etiquette Keys to Success in the Arab World" will air live on Wednesday, October 2, at 12 pm EDT. Visit http://tobtr.com/s/5493083 to tune in live, or visit us for...

Protocol by itself is not a competitive advantage. It’s the professional application of protocol principles and techniques to a specific event that makes it a competitive advantage. How many times have you heard the question, “What’s the right protocol for this or that?” Not...

I am grateful that I was a resource for the new iPhone application produced by the International Herald Tribune about international cultures and business.  This is an excerpt from an article which was published today in the IHT and New York Times.  - Cynthia Lett

You are invited to join The Lett Group for our one-day business etiquette & entertaining seminar. Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm When: January 21 Where: Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, Maryland What it includes: full day training, workbook, handouts, continental breakfast, breaks, lunch Fee: $425 per student You can register or...

I have heard many pundits talk about the bow that President Obama made when he met Emperor Akihito and that it was too low and not reciprocated by the Emperor.   I have seen the photo of the greeting and it seems that President Obama was...