It is February, and when people think of February they often think of romance, but what truly creates romance? You may think of romance as going out to a quiet dinner, for two, but is the food or the restaurant what really makes someone feel special? ...  

Cell phones, although one of the best inventions of our time, they may also be one of the most impolite. Unintentionally, we often invade people's privacy by forcing them to hear our conversations, and with the invention of camera phones, privacy is ...  

In this season of thanksgiving, we are reminded that giving thanks in the form of a thank-you note will often set you apart from the crowd. People appreciate being noted for their kind efforts.So what are some guidelines?Keep it brief—three to five s ...  

As part of business card etiquette, it is important to know when to personalize your card. Do you know how to do this? Knowing how to personalize your business card is important. This is when you write on the front (or back), a short note and sign ju ...  

This time of year our children start back to school. An important skill that students need to utilize to get good grades is listening. But all of us, from time to time, may need to be reminded how important listening is.  Most of us realize that ...  

The College of Charleston through its Coleman Forum for Entrepreneurship and the Charleston School Protocol and Etiquette is offering a 6 part series, “Business Etiquette: What They Did Not Teach You In Business School.” The first program in the seri ...  

As a parent, your child will be your greatest legacy to our world.  So, what is your formula for being a successful parent to your son or daughter?  How your children act toward others is a reflection of you. Are you being attentive in educ ...  

We all enjoy a public park area, recreational lake or the beach and mostly we are happy for other people to enjoy the same.But are we making sure that others can do the same?Most of us enjoy having fun at a public recreational area with friends and f ...  

This time of year, I enjoy speaking about flag etiquette. With Flag Day and the Fourth of July approaching, many people will be flying the American Flag.The 50 star Flag became the “Official Flag of the United States” on July 4, 1960. Do you know the ...  

Golf is a game played with civility, sportsmanship and ethics. As a matter of fact, our conduct on the golf course relates directly to our conduct in business. Do you know tee box etiquette?The tee box is important and is an excellent place to start ...  

How many times have you been introduced to someone in business and two seconds later you have completely forgotten their name? How embarrassing.When being introduced, most of us are so busy making a first impression, that we don’t hear the name, it g ...  

Two of the most googled words are “self-confidence”….do you think your self-confidence is related to your etiquette?Most people would like to be more confident in some parts of their lives, but what is self-confidence? Webster defines confidence as: ...  

You are wearing an American Flag lapel pin—do you know the proper etiquette for this?The Flag of the United States of America is a symbol that evokes great emotion and pride. Wearing this great symbol has an important protocol associated with it, tha ...