Tips for remembering names when introduced to people

5 Simple Ways to Remember Names

There are few situations that will make people squirm more than running into someone they know, and have met several times, and drawing a blank on their name. If this has happened to you, rest assured, you’re not alone. Remembering names is something many people struggle with—and yet it’s one of the most important things [...]

tips for business referral success

The Seven Secrets of Referral Success

Looking for ways to enrich your referral strategy this year? Here are seven action points to help you develop valuable relationships and cultivate a network of endless referrals. Secret #1. Know the Industry Norm for Referring Follow the industry’s guidelines when making referrals. For example, in some industries, a formal referral letter is standard; in [...]

business etiquette faux pas

Top 5 Business Etiquette Faux Pas

Make no mistake, etiquette is as important in business as it is in everyday life. Knowing how to present yourself with a positive professional image will give you the ability to set yourself apart from your peers, and excel in business. Sometimes it can be the little things that you do—or don’t do—that can make [...]

Gym etiquette tips

Gym Etiquette: 10 Ways to Exercise Your Manners While Working Out

At this time of year, more than ever, fitness centers are filled with people determined to get back into a healthy routine. For gym-goers who haven’t been in a while, or who are new to working out, here are a few simple etiquette guidelines that will make your experience, and your fellow gym-goers experience, more [...]

setting your goals for 2012

100 Accomplishments for 2011

This is the time of year when people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions and creating goals. For some it is easy to look at all of the things in our life we want to enhance or improve to follow through on in the coming year, for other it is more of a challenge. But [...]

Gift giving etiquette tips for the holiday season

Holiday Gift Giving Etiquette Tips

Gift giving, especially during the holiday season when everything is so shiny and bright, can be fun! But holiday gift giving can also be tricky. For example: Do you buy a gift for your boss? What do you do when you’re caught by surprise—when someone gives you a gift and you find yourself empty-handed? Do [...]