These are unnavigated hospitality waters.  We will support each other and navigate these unfamiliar currents together.  Let’s start with the basics. It is time to consider changing the universally accepted business etiquette tradition of shaking hands.  Sadly, both this time in history and the need for caution may have changed ...

The Ceremony The wedding may take place in a church, rectory, synagogue, mosque, meeting hall, hotel, country club, judge’s chambers, private home, military chapel, or on a beach. Arrive at least fifteen minutes early for the ceremony. If there is a guest book, the guest signs his or her name without ...

Weddings are a big subject so this post is written in Part’s One and Two. A lovely traditional wedding can be a beautiful celebration set in today’s non-traditional world. Weddings may be elaborate or understated, formal or casual. Weddings come in all shapes as one size does not fit all. ...

To make an excellent impression at your company’s holiday party there are only a handful of things you absolutely must know. Do these things and you will be perceived as well-mannered and socially-skilled. It’s that time of year again. Perhaps you’ve been  invited to attend your  organization’s holiday bash. You may have been invited to ...

Below are the business and social dining questions I have been asked most frequently by professionals in all parts of the world. Dining with of your prospective employer or potential in-laws could be daunting if you are not prepared. So look over the questions and answers below and review Parts 1, ...

Business dining (whether at a casual or a more upscale setting) is a great opportunity for networking and/or getting to know a potential employer or client. Here are some basics: Keep all electronics off. Have a snack before you go (it’s not about the food), and generally speaking, do not order ...

Business world-wide can be very image-driven. In Part 1 of this series I wrote, “We live in a world where we are compared and judged. Your polished dining skills will add to creating a very positive impression of both you and the brand which you represent.” These skills apply to ...

We live in a world where we are compared and judged. Business and social dining each play a role in your everyday life, whether at a networking event, a lunch meeting, or at a meal with a prospective employer. Your polished dining skills will help to create a very positive ...

Time and its use is a cultural concept that can lead to either confusing or excellent guest interactions. The way people view time and the way they behave based on time varies depending on their ethnic and national values, traditions, and beliefs. Monochronic Societies: Countries where people do one thing ...