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Signing off Etiquette – “Thanks for having me is a no-no!”
When celebrities, government officials and successful business people are being interviewed on. Most are articulate, prepared and are on message. However, when the interview concludes, the guests frequently have not prepared to conclude in a smooth way and sometimes stammer a vague “Thank you for having me!” Same thing with “I would like to have
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Napkin or Serviette?
It’s your first trip to London and you accidentally drop your Napkin while dining. You summon the waiter and ask him for a Napkin. The waiter, who aims to please, returns and hands you a Diaper! What happened? In England and Ireland, Serviette is the proper term for a Napkin Note: Never use your Napkin
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What to do in a Dining Situation?
What do you do when the Server comes to your table and whisks your plate away (as there is nothing left on it) while your guest is still enjoying his/her dinner? First of all, try to slow down and and match your guest’s speed in devouring the delicious morsels of food in front of you.
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Business Card Presentation
Business Card Presentation Have you noticed in Networking situations, that “Gorilla Networkers” come up to you and almost, immediately hand you their Business Card and in short order, proceed onwards to the next unsuspecting target. Is this effective networking strategy? Business Cards are part of your Protocol Package and should be given out only after
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