by Melissa Case-Merritt | Jul 7, 2023 | Did You Know, Did You Know Featured
Do you know how to introduce people?
Introducing others with confidence is an essential social skill. People do business with those they know, like, and trust. Introductions are the gateway to being both known and liked! Introducing others is a GIFT that puts people at ease, opens the gateway to trust, and demonstrates that you value them. What could be better?
Fortunately, introducing people gets easier with practice. Learn 3 Steps to Confidently Introduce Others in this month’s “Do You Know?” and start practicing today!
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Apr 3, 2023 | Did You Know, Did You Know Topics
Do you know the 5 modern etiquette rules that you should embrace this year?
While the do’s and don’ts of etiquette change over time, its heartbeat remains the same. Kindness and compassion are timeless virtues, whose expression can look a little different as the world evolves. We spend a lot of time updating our technical skills, but how many of us ever pause to consider whether our social skills are operating on outdated software? It makes sense. No one jumps for joy when their phone reminds them to accept the most recent update, and we can be even more resistant when it comes to our behavior.
We are here to help! Let’s elevate our personal and professional interactions by brushing up on 5 modern rules of etiquette in this month’s “Do You Know?”
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Mar 4, 2023 | Did You Know, Did You Know Topics
Do you know the difference between business and social etiquette?
Where should you sit at a business meeting? Who should be the first to initiate a handshake? Who opens the door for whom? Etiquette answers these questions.
Do you know that there are different types of etiquette for different settings? Etiquette is dynamic in both social and business settings. As society changes, so do the “rules.” The goal, however, remains the same: to facilitate better connection between people.
Learn the difference between business and social etiquette in this month’s “Do You Know?”
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Sep 9, 2022 | Did You Know, Did You Know Topics
Do you know how to set the table?
Setting the table for dinner seems to have become a lost art. When we ask course participants to set the table for a 4-course meal, it is rare that anyone can do it! Could you?
Setting a proper table shows respect to your guests and elevates a simple meal into a treasured experience. Knowing which glass and fork to use will not only save you from embarrassing moments, but it will help you confidently navigate important opportunities to connect with people around the table.
Learn how to set the table for a 4-course meal in this month’s “Do You Know?”
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Aug 15, 2022 | Did You Know, Did You Know Topics
Do you know the 10 skills every kid should master before turning 10?
Do you know that kids must be taught social skills to succeed? A 20-year study shows a shocking link between a child’s social skills in kindergarten and their well-being as adults. Kids with good social skills were more likely to obtain higher education and hold full time jobs nearly two decades later, while kids who didn’t develop good social skills were more likely to have trouble finding employment, face substance abuse problems, and have run-ins with the law.
Being great with people is a skill that will pay major dividends in your child’s life. Like every skill, social skills must be taught, and you are the front-line teacher. Learn the 10 skills that every kid should master before turning 10 in this month’s “Do You Know?”
by Melissa Case-Merritt | Jul 11, 2022 | Did You Know, Did You Know Topics
Do you know how to eat a dinner roll?
Do you grab a dinner roll as soon as you are seated at the table, cut it in half, slather it with butter, and eat it like a sandwich? STOP! Knowing when and how to consume bread during a meal is unlikely to bring about world peace, but it will mark you as having excellent table manners.
Learn how to eat a dinner roll in this month’s “Do You Know?”
