Image and Etiquette
Remember when Fridays everywhere were casual? Menswear retailers portrayed the look with crisp, khaki chinos and impeccable open necked shirts. There was an occasional sweater, often tied around the shoulders. Reality was far different — bank clerks dressed like garage mechanics, senior executives wore golf shirts and there wasn’t a pressed pant in sight.
Over time, [...]
Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Diane
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I’m an enthusiastic observer of trends; it’s a prerequisite for my profession. Earlier this month at a luncheon for Preston Manning, Canada’s former federal opposition leader, my trend radar picked up a signal. Eco-etiquette.
Although I can’t take credit for coining this expression, the proverbial light bulb went off during Mr. Manning’s speech. Frequently hailed as [...]
Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by Diane
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A great way to educate, inform and receive invaluable feedback
As most of you know, when it comes to blogging, I fall into the neophyte category. Yes, I’m a social media enthusiast — but the idea of starting a blog was somewhat challenging. The interaction between the writer and the reader demands a greater sense of [...]
Posted on September 17th, 2009 by Diane
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Everyone’s an expert on etiquette. Especially when it comes to introductions. Yet many so-called published experts don’t get it right. They fail to explain the rules of introduction — how to introduce your boss, your colleagues, even your grandmother— succinctly and correctly.
Often, these experts’ published guides devote pages and pages to introductions — how to [...]
Posted on September 8th, 2009 by Diane
Filed under: Business Etiquette, Social Etiquette | 1 Comment »
As Consumers, Our Expectations Are Extremely High
Do you offer the quality of service you gauge others by? Do you demand the same high standards of yourself — that you expect from other business professionals — when you’re working with clients?
As an image and etiquette consultant, I am very conscious of how I present myself — [...]
Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by Diane
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