manners

The Etiquette of “Regifting”

by jill on December 29, 2010

Let’s be honest – we all do it. Pass along a gift we don’t like or have no use for to an unsuspecting friend or relative. So how can we do it gracefully and without tipping anyone off? Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind – Make sure the new recipient can actually [...]

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6 Etiquette Tips for the Office Holiday Party

by jill on December 8, 2010

Holiday parties at the office can be great fun and a nice way to celebrate the year with your co-workers, but they can also be a career minefield if not handled well. Remember – you’re still “on” and being observed by others. Look at these events as opportunities to put your best food forward and [...]

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Will Your Tech-Etiquette Hold YOU Back?

by jill on November 8, 2010

A just-released study by the Center for Professional Excellence finds that, for the second year in a row, students aren’t making the grade as professionals in the workplace. Who was surveyed? Not only business leaders and HR professionals nationwide, but also current college students and recent graduates from around the country. Survey-takers said that less [...]

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Civility, The View, & Mid-Term Elections

by jill on October 15, 2010

It’s election time again and you know what that means…attack ads, smear campaigns, finger-pointing, and shrill debates. You can’t seem to get away from the negativity that has become the US political process. In days gone by, there was a sense of civility and respect among candidates who peppered their remarks with “my esteemed opponent”, [...]

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Civility – a cruel irony

by jill on September 30, 2010

A cruel irony – News broke about Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi’s suicide on the very day a two-year Rutgers program called “Project Civility” began. The program, specifically designed to promote civil behavior in the digital age, kicked off Wednesday night on the Rutgers campus amid the reality that a student had just committed suicide after [...]

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Break Room Etiquette

by jill on August 24, 2010

Have you ever encountered a filthy microwave, dirty dishes in the sink, leftovers that have become science experiments, or an empty spot in the frig where your food used to be? Break rooms are one of those common areas, along with bathrooms, cafeterias, and hallways, where we comingle with each other at work. Here are [...]

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Business Meeting Etiquette

by jill on April 28, 2010

We all dread meetings that are disorganized and accomplish nothing. Here are 8 tips for attendees and 10 tips for those who organize them. Let me know if you have one to add! Business Meeting Etiquette

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Small Talk Breakaways

by jill on April 2, 2010

The most awkward part of small talk can be the breakaway – and, for many, it’s the very reason they shy away from engaging others to begin with. How can you gracefully disengage yourself from a casual interaction? Make sure your final comments have a positive spin and incorporate any “next steps” that were discussed [...]

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Interview Etiquette – 9 Important Do’s

by jill on March 4, 2010

DO research the job position and company via the internet and the relationships you’ve developed through networking. Know the organization’s needs and how you can help. Click here to read the rest of the article.

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