Articles
The Abhorrence of Office Loud Talkers
By Prunella de Pedant
At one's workplace, precious few bad habits can compete with the piercing, penetrating presence of a high-volume co-worker - even if it is unintentional.
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The importance of a good handshake
Your handshake says a lot about you. It is one of the first - if not most important - impressions you're going to leave with someone.
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Is it still taboo to discuss politics?
By Dana Gornitzki
Not so long ago, one dared not speak about political leanings at the office or at the dinner table – in fact, it was almost seen as gauche.
However, as times change so do the rules of social graces. In our modern era, sharing opinions is very popular especially in the prolific world of social networking where one can easily hide behind the veil of the computer screen.
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Online Etiquette: Tweet with Care
By Cate Sevilla
The Internet is an unruly place.
While brilliant and brimming with creativity and forward-thinking, it is also a cesspool for bad manners, ridiculous vernacular and downright rudeness.
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The etiquette of tardiness
By Jay Remer, the Etiquette Guy
Being late to a business meeting is wrong for several reasons. One is that being late shows that you have little or no regard for some else's time, or your own for that matter. It demonstrates that you are disorganised and cannot stick to a plan, neither quality suited to a position of responsibility.
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Tippling responsibly at the office party
By Jay Remer, the Etiquette Guy
With the holiday season fast approaching, there will be no lack of happy occasions for celebration. This is the customary time of year for office parties as well as times for colleagues and special friends to get together for festive luncheons and dinners. During these special meals, it is not at all uncommon for alcohol
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Minding your BlackBerry manners
By Dana Gornitzki
It seems that being reachable 24/7 has become the norm in the modern age. When a tiny personal digital assistant (PDA) such as a BlackBerry enters one's life, it can become an obsession.
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Cell phone faux pas at the White House
It's a beautiful moment when an etiquette breach is handled in a gallant manner.
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Pleased to meat you
Definitely an innovative introduction, but not suitable for vegetarians.
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Cover your mouth, wash your hands
By Dana Gornitzki
Practising proper hygiene is an important part of proper social graces. Escalate a lack of hygiene to a possible pandemic, and you have a more pressing matter on your hands. Think this is something new?
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Diary Dates
What? A country house party packed with fun and frolic to spoil your inner child. Think musical chairs, apple bobbing and special magic acts.
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The Parlour is now closed. Thanks for making it such a huge success! Thank you to all of our lovely visitors, generous sponsors, supporters and collaborators. In case you missed the inaugural Parlour, take a peek at a few images from our photo album:
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Meet Prunella, MIEN Magazine's etiquette dab hand and Salon maven.
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