Style Etiquette
How we move, speak, and occupy space — etiquette as a language of attention.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Style Etiquette How to sign off a greeting card for business partners
Handwritten note is an art because it brings out the best in both the person who creates it and the person who looks at it. It’s courteous, classy, carrying, an
December 27, 2018
Style Etiquette Thank you note etiquette
Polite and meaningful ways to show your gratitude for the gifts you received for Christmas: – Acknowledge the sender of the gift or present by following up with
December 27, 2018
Style Etiquette How to Make Effective Eye Contact
Making greater eye contact with others can increase the quality of all of your face-to-face interactions. – Brett and Kate McKay, The Art of Manliness Making ey
December 1, 2018
Style Etiquette How to serve and gracefully eat citrus fruits
Citrus fruits are my favorites when the weather gets colder and the holiday season is around the corner. I always relate the fresh smell of a peeled citrus frui
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