Telling guys to be polite and friendly may sound obvious, but how many times have you diverted your eyes walking passed someone in the hallway, or pulled out your cell phone in the elevator to avoid small talk? Yeah. We thought so.
Saying your thank you’s and holding doors are polite manners that have been beaten into us since we were kids. But with the advent of new social technology like smart phones, text messaging, and Facebook there are some new, much needed rules for a polite technological society.
Social media can be a great way to share your life with friends and family…just make sure it’s the stuff worth sharing.
Saying “thank you” with a big smile when you receive a gift or nice gesture may seem adequate enough but it’s not. A gentleman always writes a thank you note. In these days of instant communication, it’s easy to overlook the act of writing a thank you letter, or feel it’s overdoing it. We show you what to say, when to say it, and what to write it on.
Even though we’ve been using e-mail for 15 years, a lot of people have literally never gotten the memo about how this fantastic communication tool intersects with professionalism. More so than many other factors, if you’re sending poorly formatted e-mails you’re sending the wrong message.
There’s nothing more embarrassing than forgetting someone’s name when seeing them out somewhere or worse when put in a situation requiring an introduction. Check out these tips from NPR contributor Rob Sachs so you never have to say, “I’m sorry, I’m bad with names…” again.
Many people think they don’t have any bad habits just because they don’t chew their nails, drag their feet, or swear like a sailor — but don’t be resistant to self-improvement. If you’re doing any of these regularly, it’s time you step up your game.
With the arrival of the Beckham’s on this shore and the recent Confederations Cup, Soccer (or Football as it is more commonly known across the pond) has suddenly started to sweep the nation by storm. With this in mind, British soccer fanatic Adam Baxter has decided to let loose a few handy hints for those who need a little help breaking in…
America’s number one fear is talking in public, towering above fears like ninjas, death, and sharks. Which is a shame because while words may not make a man, they certainly help. Follow these tips to deliver the perfect toast, that’s not too long, not too silly, and with just enough sentiment.
With the arrival of new technology all the time, the rules for social interaction have changed. Are you up to speed with today’s dating etiquette?
Think Chivalry is dead? Then so are your chances of impressing your boss or your girl at dinner. These ten simple tips take you from the car to the exit sign, without losing your date, your job, or your cool.
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