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Style Etiquette

How we move, speak, and occupy space — etiquette as a language of attention.

Sitting posture Style Etiquette

Poise and posture: sitting

A good sitting posture is keeping your back straight with your legs cross at the ankles and your feet on the ground, shoulders back, and head straight.

May 2, 2019
Confident walk Style Etiquette

Seven steps to walk with confidence

Seven steps to adopt a positive body language with a proper posture and a confident walk. Walk straight with your shoulders back looking forward.

April 29, 2019
Why is it essential to have a proper posture? Style Etiquette

Why is it essential to have a proper posture?

The right walk, posture, and poise make you feel comfortable and confident, revealing a picture of the kind of person you are even before you speak a word.

April 27, 2019
Conversation Style Etiquette

5 Steps to achieve a polished conversation

Your appearance is vital in creating a great impression, but your speech is the one that reveals your personality, your inner beauty.

April 9, 2019
Hnads in pockets Style Etiquette

Hands in pockets: fingers out

Body language is nonverbal communication that sets the stage for further interactions. Adopting a particular posture like one hand or both hands in pockets with

March 27, 2019
Hands in pocket Style Etiquette

Hands in pockets with thumbs up

Hands in the pockets with thumbs protruding up give the impression of a confident and authoritative person. Thumbs up convey the message of power, dominance, an

March 21, 2019
Manners Style Etiquette

Elbows on the table: Dos and Don’ts

Keep your elbows off the table when food is in front of you. But there are situiations when elbows on the table are acceptable. Find the dos and don'ts here

March 16, 2019
Hat etiquette for men Style Etiquette

Hat etiquette for men

A hat is a versatile and functional accessory that a man can wear it to finish off an outfit or to make a fashion statement. Wearing a baseball cap to a sportin

February 13, 2019
How to impress with flair Style Etiquette

How to impress with flair

Valentine’s Day celebration is probably one of the events when typically men are the ones who have to find creative ideas to impress his lady on this special ro

February 6, 2019
Cover your mouth and nose with a paper tissue when you sneeze. Style Etiquette

Sneezing etiquette and manners

The best way to prevent the spread of the germs when you sneeze is to cover your mouth and nose with a paper tissue. Follow the sneezing etiquette

January 10, 2019
Bad habits Style Etiquette

Bad habits that convey a lack of mannerism

Etiquette tips to prevent awkward situations and break bad habits like nose picking, nail-biting, finger sticking that convey a lack of mannerism.

January 9, 2019
Yawning 3 Etiquette Rules Style Etiquette

Yawning 3 Etiquette Rules

Yawning in public can communicate boredom and indifference that can reflect a lack of consideration for the people who are around you.

January 8, 2019
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