03 Mar Travelling to Dubai? What to wear?
What to wear in Dubai if you are a visitor....
business etiquette Tag
20 Feb “Thx for the IView! I Wud ♥ to Work 4 U!! ;): Young Job Candidates Find Too-Casual Tone of Textspeak Turns Off Hiring Managers.”
I often talk with new college graduates about the best practices for getting that important first job. Some take my advice and land the job that will launch a successful career. Some don't. This terrific article by Sarah E. Needleman, which was published in...
03 Aug Cool Biz not so cool for some people
This is an interesting article I found that shows the current state of business casual attire in Japan. The Daily Yomiuri - Osaka,Japan by Akiko Yoshinaga / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer The government's Cool Biz energy-saving campaign is firmly embedded in offices across the country. People are leaving...
22 Feb “Etiquette teachers” giving wrong advice
I love to see all of the articles written about etiquette in across the world. I keep up by using Google Alerts with the keywords "etiquette", "business etiquette" and "international protocol". I don't have time to read all the articles but sometimes, like today, I...
08 Feb Beijing Monitoring Etiquette Towards Olympic Standards
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in business etiquette, Diplomacy, etiquette, Expert, manners, media coverage of etiquette, protocol, The Lett Group
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...
06 Dec The Holiday Party for Business
Vickie Elmer - writer for the Washington Post was kind enough to include my comments in an article published today in her column, "Working" on page D02, Business Section. You can read the article here. There are many other tips like stay sober, don't try to show...
11 Nov Business Casual in the Office is Waning
11-11-2007 17:36 Casual Office Attire Losing Edge Worldwide By Jane Han Staff Reporter - The Korea Times Business casuals are seemingly falling out of style worldwide as more companies are going back to suits and ties, pushed by the tough economy and misunderstanding of lenient dress codes. Almost 50...
31 Oct How to meet 300 people in 30 seconds
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in business etiquette, certified etiquette professional, Cynthia Lett, etiquette, leadership, manners, protocol, The Lett Group
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...
19 Jul What’s Wrong with Swearing?
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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...