Mrs. Hancock's Blog

23 Quick Tips for Great Social Etiquette

We thought a quick 'hit list' in a few varying areas might help. Read and enjoy!

1). As adults, we have a choice in our reactions in any given moment. Take the high road, do the adult thing; choose not to be offended, rude, petty, etc. If you’re concerned about something that was said, ask what that person may have meant if you’d like, but always stay in your power. Confident behavior is adult behavior and is very attractive to others.

2). Always be supportive of your Husband (or Boyfriend) in public.

3). Please treat service employees with respect. To do otherwise speaks volumes about you.

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I realized recently through my own loss how much we depend on our good friends and family during times of distress. A number of lessons I learned recently upon the death of my Mother is that sometimes you really do need to truly lean on people; not an easy thing to do for some of us, even with the closest of friends. So, I'm writing this blog to help those of you who've yet to lose someone close. It's an extremely difficult dynamic to understand.

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Link: http://theartofnetworking.com/

We find networking can be fun, but it can also be tedious. Especially when there are people in the room who really only want to meet and greet those they already know. That's fine. You certainly have the right to stay in your comfort zone, but how boring. A recent event found me in the immediate company of a woman I've met several times. She never makes an effort to say "Hello!", nor does she seem willing to make eye contact. I wonder? What's she thinking? Has she decided she doesn't like me? That can't be; she doesn't know me (and as I always stay in 'my power'); I've decided this is her problem and I move on. I do feel I've given her plenty of opportunities to 'make nice'. So that being said, I'm not sure what's going on in her brain, but what I do know: I'll never refer her. She's not open and in our way of thinking, if she's not willing to build a relationship with me, who else will she cold-shoulder out of the way.

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7 Ways to Wreck Your Job Interview
By Robert Half International

Performing well during the job interview is one of the most important steps in the hiring process. Every candidate wants to impress a prospective employer, but, despite his or her best efforts, not all do. Often, a simple mistake can cause an applicant to blow the entire meeting. Here are some errors to avoid:

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We believe everyone needs and can use our training. Interestingly enough, we do have as many young men and boys in our classes as we do girls, which makes us very happy, of course. But what about Adult Men?

Don't be shy, guys! This is the place to ask all those questions you've been saving up for years and years. Choose a male teacher or a female; we have both. Get in the mix and get your level of polish to a high shine. We're happy to work with you one on one or in a group setting. One class or several.

We have Gentlemen call from time to time asking questions and looking for assistance in many areas; from business etiquette to dating etiquette, from choosing wardrobe to that first dinner with the Parents-In-Law-to-be. We'll help with your confidence and self-esteem level, too and this bodes well with women, trust us. (My Husband was the first and only man I dated who knew the proper way to eat soup. Needless to say: I married him).

We look forward to hearing from you! Call the office, anytime.