Practical Etiquette - The Relaxed and Practical Way to Achieve Great Etiquette™

Etiquette opens doors everywhere we go. Simple courtesy goes a long way with family, friends, co-workers, potential business partners, and strangers. You never know who you will meet: it might be that key person you need to help you achieve your dearest dreams. Office etiquette, internet etiquette, wedding etiquette, and table manners are just some of the basics to build strong relationships everywhere we go and in everything we do.

For instance…

Office etiquette gives you a great advantage in the business world, starting with the job interview, cubicle life, meetings, videoconferences, phone business relationships, and business email, to name a few.

Internet etiquette leads you to strong relationships in cyberspace, whether through email, instant messenger, blogging, and even cell phones, which are now part of our everyday technological experience.

Weddings are a big step in anyone’s life, and following proper etiquette makes it a perfect event for the couple and for the guests. Starting with who pays for what, what to wear at the ceremony, the gifts, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding showers… In reality it is not as stressful as it sounds! Following good wedding etiquette takes a big weight off your shoulders and you can enjoy the whole wedding preparation process. I know it is hard to believe, but it is true.

A big concern for many people is table manners. Knowing how to eat and how to behave at the table determines how many opportunities we have in business and in social events. And the best part of it is that having great etiquette at the table is not difficult at all!

You might think that following good etiquette rules is complicated and hard to do. Not true. I find it quite relaxing! There is no better feeling than knowing you are doing the right thing all the time. There is no better feeling than getting a smile and a pleasing disposition from every service provider you meet during the day.

Etiquette can be summarized in two words: respect and consideration (to others). If you have that in mind, etiquette becomes natural, as second nature in you. It may look hard in the beginning, especially with certain habits at meal time that are hard to get rid of, but once you get familiar with the right way to do things, it is like a breeze.

There is no point in delaying experiencing respect and consideration towards others. The rewards are beyond your imagination. Trust me. I live it every day, especially if I add a smile to it: it works like magic!

Ready for this amazing journey?

Let’s start with the magic ingredient: a smile. Try to smile to every person you meet today and see their reaction towards you.

And this is just the beginning…