Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Final Touch Developing skills for life since 1989. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://finaltouchschool.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [How To Introduce Others](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-introduce-others/) - Do you know how to introduce other people? Introducing others is a GIFT that puts people at ease and demonstrates that you value them. What could be better? - [5 Modern Etiquette Tips](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/5-modern-etiquette-tips/) - Do you know the 5 modern etiquette rules you should embrace this year? Kindness and compassion are timeless virtues, whose expression changes as the world evolves. - [BUSINESS v. SOCIAL ETIQUETTE](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/difference-between-business-and-social-etiquette/) - Do you know the difference between business and social etiquette? Etiquette is dynamic. As society changes, so do the “rules.” Learn more from Final Touch! - [Better Late Than Never](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-write-belated-thank-you-note/) - Do you know how to write a belated thank you card? Thank you cards should be sent within 48 hours, but it is never too late to say thank you! Learn how to write 5 lines in 5 minutes from Final Touch. - [Toasting Etiquette](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/who-should-not-drink-during-toast/) - Do you know who should NOT drink during a toast? Learn who shouldn't drink and what they should do instead in this toasting etiquette tip from Final Touch! - [Did You Know Main Page](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/topics/) - Our passion is to equip people from all walks of life with the skills to cultivate social capital. We train dynamic individuals and corporations around the globe in social behavior. - [Electronic Tipping](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/electronic-tipping/) - Most of us are now being asked to electronically tip in non-traditional venues before we can complete our payment. Do you know when to tip and when to pass? - [4-Course Place Setting](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-set-the-table/) - Do you know how to set the table? Setting a proper table shows respect to your guests and elevates a simple meal into a treasured experience. Learn how from Final Touch - [10 Skills By 10 Years Old](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/10-skills-by-10-years-old/) - Do you know the 10 skills every kid should master before turning 10? Kids must be taught social skills to succeed. Learn what to teach kids from Final Touch! - [BREAKING BREAD](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-eat-a-dinner-roll/) - Do you grab a dinner roll, cut it in half, slather it with butter, and eat it like a sandwich? STOP! Learn how (& when!) to eat a dinner roll from Final Touch! - [Dressing To The Tens](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/rule-of-ten-for-getting-dressed/) - Do you know the Rule of 10 for getting dressed? Do you know how to fix a boring outfit or when to scale a busy outfit back? Learn this trick from Final Touch! - [OOPS! I FORGOT YOUR NAME](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/i-forgot-your-name/) - Have you ever enjoyed a great conversation with someone you just met, but you forget their name the moment you walk away? Learn what to do from Final Touch! - [SELF-INTRODUCTIONS](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-introduce-yourself/) - Do you know how to introduce yourself? Every relationship begins with an introduction. Learn how to confidently introduce yourself AND what to say next from Final Touch. - [TABLE DECOR](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/what-not-to-place-on-the-dinner-table/) - Do you know what NOT to place on the dinner table? Learning how to navigate a meal helps us focus on the people present. More from Final Touch! - [Wearing Name Tags](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/where-to-place-your-name-tag/) - Don't want to be forgotten? Start by wearing your name tag in the right place. Learn where to place your name tag (& why!) in this tip from Final Touch! - [CALL TO CONNECT](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/when-to-talk-instead-of-text/) - When was the last time you called someone? Do you know when to call instead of text? Learn what researchers discovered about talking v. texting from Final Touch - [THE THIRD PIECE](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-boost-credibility-with-a-third-piece/) - Clothing communicates! What people see is what they expect. Do you know how to instantly boost your credibility by adding a third piece to your outfit? Final Touch explains! - [GIFT CARDS](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/gift-card-etiquette/) - Selecting the perfect gift can be tricky. We give to honor people. Learn how to graciously give gift cards in this month's "Do You Know?" from Final Touch. - [WINE GLASSES](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-hold-a-wine-glass/) - Knowing how to hold a wine glass doesn't just make you look good. It makes your wine taste better! Do you know how to hold a wine glass? Learn how from Final Touch - [TEXTING ERROR](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/what-most-people-screw-up-when-texting/) - Just because we text all the time, doesn't mean we do it correctly. Do you know what most people screw up when texting? Learn how to avoid a common mistake! - [RECEIVING COMPLIMENTS](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/what-not-to-say-when-complimented/) - Think about the last time you received a compliment. How did you respond? Here is a hint: there is only one correct response to a sincere compliment. Final Touch explains! - [ENCLOTHED COGNITION](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/enclothed-cognition/) - Do you know that your clothes have superpowers? The clothes we wear influence our mental and physical performance by changing the way we think! Final Touch explains - [GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/graduation-announcement/) - Do you know how to respond to a graduation announcement? Do you attend the graduation? Do you send a gift? Learn what to do in this month's tip from Final Touch - [ART OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/the-art-of-acknowledgment/) - Have you ever walked into a room and felt invisible because no one looked your way? Learn the three steps to the Art of Acknowledgment in this month's tip! - [IMAGE BUSTER](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/4-image-hacks-to-keep-you-looking-sharp/) - When it is time to go back to work or attend an event, will you remember where your real pants are and how to get sharply dressed? 4 image hacks from Final Touch - [BEYOND THE MAGIC WORDS](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-respond-to-thank-you/) - Saying "please" and "thank you" is drilled into us as kids. But do you know what to say after someone tells you "thank you"? Learn how to respond from Final Touch - [LET'S NOT STINK!](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-not-to-apply-fragrance/) - Have you ever smelled someone before you saw them? We want to captivate people with our ideas, not our fragrance! Learn how NOT to apply fragrance in this tip! - [Email Etiquette](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-address-email-unknown-recipient/) - Names matter, including in email salutations. Learn how to address an email when you don’t know the recipient's name in this month's tip from Final Touch! - [Mask Etiquette](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/where-to-put-mask-while-dining/) - Do you know where to put your mask while dining? Etiquette changes as society changes, and mask etiquette is something that should now be in your social skills toolbox. - [Curbside Tipping](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-much-to-tip-for-curbside-service/) - Do you know how much to tip for curbside service? When someone makes your food, packs it up, and brings it to you in the comfort of your own car, how much should you tip? - [Gift Etiquette](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-much-to-spend-on-gifts/) - Do you know how much to spend on gifts? Not knowing is a major stressor that sucks the joy out of giving. Ask these two questions to make gift buying easy! - [ELEVATOR ETIQUETTE](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/where-to-stand-on-an-elevator/) - Do you know where to stand on an elevator? Elevator etiquette is especially important now. Follow guidelines on passenger limits and mask requirements and read these 5 tips! - [COVID CRAZED](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-handle-a-stressful-covid-encounter/) - Public encounters are especially challenging right now. A routine trip to the grocery store can go sideways fast, Learn how to handle stressful COVID encounters here! - [10 Qualities of a Modern Gentleman](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/10-qualities-of-a-modern-gentleman/) - Is being a gentleman an archaic concept? Today, being a gentleman is a matter of choice. 10 Qualities of a Modern Gentleman. Read more from Final Touch! - [The Handshake Alternative](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-not-shake-hands/) - While handshakes are on hold, how will you create connection when greeting people? Learn how to NOT shake hands—and what to do instead—in this tip from Final Touch! - [The Duchenne Smile](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-smile-with-your-eyes/) - How do you create connection from behind a mask? Social distancing and masked faces can make us feel isolated and awkward. Learn how to smile with your eyes in this tip! - [Phone Skills](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/basic-phone-etiquette/) - Do you remember phone etiquette? If you haven't used the call feature recently, it is easy to forget how to make a proper call. Brush up on your phone etiquette! - [Distant Socializing](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-stay-connected-while-social-distancing/) - Everything—or so it seems—is cancelled, but staying connected is essential business. Learn how to stay connected in a time of social distancing in this tip from Final Touch! - [Giving Business Cards](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-present-a-business-card/) - Knowing how to exchange business cards is an easy way to boost your image and increase your confidence. Learn how to flawlessly present a business card in this tip! - [Soup Etiquette](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-eat-soup/) - Do you know how to eat soup? (it's different than cereal) Learn a handy rhyme that makes eating soup simple & keeps you drip-free in this tip from Final Touch! - [Dropped Calls](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/dropped-calls-who-calls-back/) - Do you know who should return a dropped call to avoid a game of phone tag? Save time and frustration by following the simple rule in this tip from Final Touch! - [Water Glass: Left or Right?](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/which-one-is-my-glass/) - Have you ever sat down to a beautiful table and not known which water glass was yours?Learn our foolproof trick to identify your drink in this tip from Final Touch! - [Host Gifts](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/how-to-handle-host-gifts/) - Do you know when to give a host gift? What to bring? And whether to send a thank you note when you receive a host gift? Learn about host gifts in this tip from Final Touch! - [HANDSHAKES: WHO GOES FIRST?](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/who-should-initiate-a-handshake/) - Do you know who should initiate a handshake? Ever met someone and wondered if you should shake hands, and who should extend their hand first? Learn who in this tip! - [FLATTERING FIT](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/flattering-fit/) - Have you ever worn a top that didn't look quite right or make you feel great? Final Touch shares how to choose an outfit that flatters your body in a way you love - [Are You Civil?](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/are-you-civil/) - Did you know that it pays to be kind? Learn the power of civility and take our Civility Awareness Quiz in this tip from Final Touch! - [Miss, Mrs., or Ms.?](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/addressing-women-in-business/) - Addressing men in business is clear: John Smith is formally addressed as Mr. Smith. Learn how to address women in business today in this tip from Final Touch! - [Buffet Lines](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/buffet-lines-who-goes-first/) - Did you know that kids should not go first? Making hungry kids wait is not fun, but did you know that kids should NOT go first through a buffet line? Learn more from Final Touch. - [Food Preferences](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/food-preferences/) - Did you know that there is a way to handle food requirements at an event? The standard etiquette was to let your host know about dietary issues at the point of RSVP, but this rule has changed. More from Final Touch. - [Are You a Space Invader?](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/are-you-a-space-invader/) - Did you know that personal space extends from 1.5 to 4 feet away? It is hard to think when people invade your space. Final Touch explains what happens in your brain! - [Sit or Stand?](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/sit-or-stand/) - Did you know that both men and women should rise when others join the table? Under traditional social etiquette rules, a man was expected to rise for a woman when she approached or left a table. Learn how this rule has changed and what you should do from Final Touch. - [Airplane Middle Seat Rights](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/airplane-middle-seat-rights/) - Did you know that airplane middle seats enjoy special rights? No one enjoys being trapped in the dreaded middle seat. The good news? Find out from Final Touch. - [Spitting Out Food](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/spitting-out-food/) - Did you know that there is a polite way to spit out food? What do you do with pesky bones and meat gristle? Learn how to handle unwanted food from Final Touch. - [Tipping Housekeeping](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/tipping-housekeeping/) - Did you know that you should tip housekeeping every day? 32% of hotel guests never tip hotel housekeeping. Learn how much and how often to tip from Final Touch! - [Times To Avoid Shaking Hands](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/times-to-avoid-shaking-hands/) - Did you know that there are times to avoid shaking hands? A handshake is the only acceptable form of touch in business and it conveys a lot about you...Read more! - [Screen Time is Changing Our Brains](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/screen-time-is-changing-our-brains/) - Did you know that we touch our phones 2,617 times a day? Research indicates that all this screen time is changing the way we process information...Read more! - [You Should Always RSVP](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/you-should-always-rsvp/) - Did you know that everyone should RSVP, but only about 30% of people do? You must tell the host whether or not you plan to attend the event...Read more! - [Where To Take A Call](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/where-to-take-a-call/) - Did you know that there is a proper place to take a phone call? Although phone booths have disappeared, the need to step away to take a call has not. Read More! - [Dealing With Nosy People](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/dealing-with-nosy-people/) - “How much did that cost?” Did you know that you do not have to answer every question you are asked? Handle cringeworthy questions with grace with these three tips... - [You Don't Always Get What You See](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/you-dont-always-get-what-you-see/) - Between 55-65% of communication occurs nonverbally. Understanding body language is critical to success, but it is not as easy as it seems. Read more by Final Touch! - [Etiquette Evolves: Are You Equipped?](https://finaltouchschool.com/etiquette/etiquette-evolves-are-you-equipped/) - Social norms are constantly shifting. Modern etiquette evolves as society changes. Do you know the rules people expect you to follow? Read more by Final Touch! - [Resolve to Audit Your Personal Brand](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/resolve-to-audit-your-personal-brand/) - Every company has a brand—and so do you. What exactly are you promoting? Are you branded for success or failure? Resolve to audit your personal brand. Final Touch shares tips. - [How to Maintain Your Cool When a Conversation Gets Hot](https://finaltouchschool.com/civility/how-to-maintain-your-cool-when-a-conversation-gets-hot/) - Heated conversation can seem impossible, but you can manage difficult conversations. Read how to maintain your cool when a conversation gets hot from Final Touch. - [10 Ways to Avoid Disaster and Plan the Perfect Trip](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/air-travel-made-easy/) - Travel can be daunting. Preparation makes the difference. Read travel tips and etiquette in 10 ways to avoid disaster & plan the perfect trip from Final Touch. - [Kindness Pays: Boost Productivity Through Praise](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/kindness-pays-boost-productivity-through-praise/) - Would you choose a 10% raise or a kinder boss? Kindness pays: boost productivity through praise. Read 5 practical tips on corporate culture from Final Touch. - [To Tip or Not to Tip?](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/to-tip-or-not-to-tip-tipping/) - Etiquette is constantly shifting, and tipping is no exception. Tipping etiquette changes over time. Read the current tipping standards in To Tip or Not to Tip from Final Touch. - [5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Posting on Social Media](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/5-questions-before-posting-on-social-media/) - Manage your personal brand online. Inappropriate posts can damage your reputation. 5 questions to ask before posting on social media. Read more from Final Touch! - [Door Etiquette: Ladies First?](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/door-etiquette-ladies-first/) - Should you open the door for women? Mastering “who goes first” is more complicated than it used to be. Door etiquette: ladies first? Read more from Final Touch! - [Civility is Not Dead](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/civility-is-not-dead/) - 75% of Americans believe incivility has risen to crisis levels. Civility is not dead. We are its lifeline, and we are more powerful than we realize. Final Touch shares more! - [10 Skills Every Child Should Possess](https://finaltouchschool.com/civility/10-skills-every-child-should-possess/) - Children that develop healthy social skills, etiquette, and good manners, grow to be effective leaders. 10 life skills every child should possess. More from Final Touch! - [3 Powerful Reasons Family Meals Matter](https://finaltouchschool.com/civility/reasons-why-family-meals-matter/) - Dining is not just about eating or etiquette. It is an opportunity to connect. 3 powerful reasons family meals matter. Read more from Final Touch! - [Top 5 Gift Etiquette Tips for Gracious Giving](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/top-5-gift-etiquette-tips-for-gracious-giving/) - Is it ok to regift? How do you handle gifts at the office? How much should you spend? Top 5 gift etiquette tips for gracious giving. Read more from Final Touch! - [What Do Your Clothes Say About You?](https://finaltouchschool.com/business/what-do-your-clothes-say-about-you/) - Clothing can present you as a sophisticated professional with valuable insight or someone that lacks credibility. What do your clothes say about you? Final Touch explains! - [Beat Isolation With Acknowledgement](https://finaltouchschool.com/civility/beat-isolation-with-acknowledgement/) - The evidence on social isolation is clear: human connection is essential for well-being. Beat isolation with acknowledgement. Read more from Final Touch! - [Who Pays on a First Date](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/who-pays-on-a-first-date/) - Did you know that the rules for who should pay on a first date have changed? Etiquette changes as society evolves... Read more! - [Escalator Etiquette](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/escalator-etiquette/) - Did you know that there is a proper way to ride an escalator or moving sidewalk? Here is how...Read more! - [Thank You Note Timing](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/thank-you-note-timing/) - Did you know that there is a proper time within which you should send a thank you note? Thank you notes should be sent within 48 hours...Read more! - [Wearing White After Labor Day](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/wearing-white-after-labor-day/) - Did you know that you can wear white after Labor Day? It is now perfectly acceptable to wear white year-round if...Read more! - [Gratitude Transforms Your Career](https://finaltouchschool.com/did-you-know/gratitude-transforms-your-career/) - Did you know that saying thank you can transform your career? Only 10% of adults say thanks to a colleague every day, and 60% say they either never express gratitude at work or do so perhaps once a year...Read more! ## Pages - [Final Touch Home](https://finaltouchschool.com/) - Final Touch delivers a brain-based approach to social skills training that is rooted in civility. Our mission is to improve how we connect with each other. We offer dynamic courses on civility, communication, image management, etiquette, and so much more. - [Privacy Policy](https://finaltouchschool.com/privacy/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. 1. 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