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Style Etiquette

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

How to walk with elegance and increase confidence Style Etiquette

How to walk with elegance and increase confidence

Confidence, Grace, and Elegance are the three characteristics of a successful woman.

August 8, 2019
Wide brim hat Style Etiquette

Swimming pool etiquette

Common courtesy and consideration are the social manners that people should take into consideration while having fun at the pool.

July 28, 2019
3 Top habits to build a strong personal image Style Etiquette

3 Top habits to build a strong personal image

Build a strong personal image embracing good habits that help you to project the best version of yourself at all time.

July 25, 2019
Etiquette and manners Style Etiquette

Social Etiquette – the etiquette of speaking a foreign language in front of others

Consideration, respect, and honesty are the manners to apply when speaking a foreign language in front of others.

May 16, 2019
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
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