Funerals are the only social gathering I can think of in which people get together to mourn and share stories instead of celebrating with reckless abandon. The mood is reverent and somber with people speaking in muted tones instead of laughing and shrieking in glee. While many people will bring sympathy cards or flowers to ...
A wedding invitation is often the first glimpse into the theme of the overall celebration. This can cause some anxiety for brides trying to pick the “perfect” invitation to set the tone for their wedding. The choices can be overwhelming, especially for brides (like myself) that never put much thought into wedding stationary before they ...
In honor of National Etiquette Week, I am highlighting hot spots in New York that offer workshops about manners and proper social behavior. National Etiquette Week is an annual event, beginning the second Monday in May, that was established by Sandra Morisset in 1997. Ms. Morisset is also the director of Protocol Training Services, a ...
Clarence Darrow once said that the only real lawyers were trial lawyers. While that position is debatable, every good attorney should understand the distinct difference between winning his case on paper and winning it in the courtroom. While book smarts will get you through law school, help you pass the bar exam, or help you ...
My first interview as a professional Human Resources interviewer was a disaster. I was meeting with a young woman who had applied for a housekeeping position at a local college, and I was obviously as nervous as she was. We both sat in the conference room, wringing our hands and tapping our feet. I made ...
