Etiquette & Advice

Isaac Newton said, ‘Tact is the art of making a point, without making an enemy.’ This is appropriate to keep in mind when you are considering how to decline a …

Magic might seem unreal, far off or make-believe. It may seem like something that requires some weird conjuring and stuff. Magic isn’t always found in activities like this. Often times, …

We’ve all been there before. Whether you’re looking to miss work because you have a friend or family member coming to town or you simply need an extra day, for …

The men and women of the fire department risk their lives and endure intense training in order for us to feel protected. When you have the opportunity, it is necessary …

For your bridal shower to have been a success, there must have been people who made it so. And, after you have unboxed all the gifts and seen all the …

You are almost at your due date and your wonderful, supportive friends and family have thrown you the most amazing baby shower ever. You are grateful to them and have …

Do you have an amazing friend that you love and appreciate dearly? Friendship is a beautiful thing, especially when your friends are there for you. It’s hard to find good …

Do you believe your salary is up to par with your accomplishments? If not, ask for what you think you deserve. The best way to approach this problem is to …

It’s a familiar moment for most of us, the moment where the interviewer looks at you and says: walk me through your resume. We’ve heard it before during various job …

It is probably safe to say that everyone loves receiving gifts for Christmas, their birthday, on their graduation day, at their wedding, and on many other special occasions. After receiving …

Our professors contribute largely to our lives. They invest all they can into ensuring that we are challenged to grow and take on whatever branch of knowledge we choose specialize …

Ending an internship can be both an exciting and stressful time. With your new experience on the horizon , you are ready to move onto the next endeavor in your …

Your husband or boyfriend wouldn’t be who he is today without the influence and the effort of his beloved mother. She deserves to know you appreciate that. Here are twenty …

Receiving a thank you note is a wonderful experience, one that aptly conveys thanks for a simple gesture. A perfect time to send such a note is to thank someone …

Ever since childhood, we have been taught that saying ‘thank you’ can go a long way. When dealing with clients your thanks is even more important for establishing a professional …

After all your hard work, sleepless nights and anxiety, you have finally received a scholarship that will help to propel you to the next stage in your education and bring …

It’s never fun quitting a job you just started, but sometimes, it’s necessary. Did you realize the job wasn’t exactly what you pictured and now it’s time to move onto …

Being approached with a job offer is empowering. An approach, however, is only a potential opportunity that is dependent on you knowing how to respond to a recruiter. Upon receiving …

We’ve all been there before… For whatever reason, you simply need to leave work and you don’t want to tell your boss the true reason for clocking out early. Maybe …

First off – congratulations on your baby! However, people won’t stop contacting you even when you’re finally on maternity leave. The best way to cope with all the pressure is …

When someone is carrying a child, a miscarriage is one of the most tragic and unfortunate things that can happen to them. The loss of hope and happiness, and of …

There is nothing you can’t accomplish with a professional meeting request email. Whether it is directed to a new client, a subordinate or to your boss, a meeting request email …

Oftentimes, the interview committee or a new boss will ask you the reasons for leaving a job in your past. Telling the truth is recommended, but some reasons work much …

Pleas for donations go out every day for different reasons. It’s important to write a note to say thank you for your donation to the people who make the effort …

Telling your Boss you’re sick can be a nightmare for some people. So, it’s best to be prepared in order to be convincing when you call in! When deciding how …

Being the subject of someone’s hospitality is a privilege. By allowing you into their home and life, a person is showing you a window into their world. This is not …

It is that special time, the distinct and heartfelt moment when you and your betrothed are espoused. It is a tradition and expected that the Bride and Groom take a …

Joining a new team can be daunting. Everyone else already knows each other and you’re the odd one out. We’ve all dealt with this in our working lives. A welcome …

One of the main reasons people don’t know how to respond to a compliment is that they feel it’s undeserved. When that happens, they say something self-deprecating, minimizing what they’re …

From birthdays and baby showers to bachelor/bachelorettes, parties can be a lot of fun, even if the planning is often a lot of work. Many guests travel from far and …

Your last day at work tends to be an emotional one. There are goodbyes to be said, and a thank you or two as well. We spend more time with …

Very often, doctors are life-saving heroes. Literally. It is only natural that, after receiving treatment that leads to your recovery, you would want to send your doctor a sincere note …

One of the most important of many character traits you must build as an employer, is to be a leader. Managing so many different personalities, while still acknowledging each employees …

You say or do the wrong thing and have to say sorry. People hear that little word so often, that people don’t really put much importance on the word any …

Sometimes it is hard to find a way to tell your father how much he has impacted your life, how important he is. These messages are only some of the …

One of the best ways to speed up the recovery of people who are sick or recovering from being out of commission (whether due to injury or surgery) is to …

Your mom is not only the reason you are alive, but she has helped make you the person you are today. She has given you hugs and kisses, comforted you …

A good self introduction speech at an interview can make, or break, your chances of getting the job. So, plan your introduction speech before your interview. But don’t overprepare it, …

As old-fashioned as it may seem to some, well-crafted thank you notes to boss for something important can go a long way in earning you a good reputation as a …

During your career, there are going to be times where you find yourself in a predicament. You are late for work and you must provide excuses for being late to …