First impressions are everything.
Whether we participate in video-conferencing, online meetups, Skyping with clients, or making online presentations, you can leave a lasting impression. So make it a good one because a poor one is hard to shake off.
Etiquette before, during, and after the meeting is also something to bear in mind so make sure you follow up and thank the host/your partner if necessary.
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Cyber-bullying is very scary and on the rise. Not sure what cyber-bullying is?
“The dawn of social media brought with it a whole new way to interact, communicate, and even bully. But in this digital world where filtered photos and crafted messages can be posted in an instant, it often takes more time and effort to say something mean than it does to say something nice. Kindness requires no manipulation, no focusing on the negatives, and no filtering of yourself. It’s simply, truly nice. For social media users, we want them to THINK before the post. We want them to ask themselves if it is: True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary and KIND.” (source: www.pinkshirtday.ca)
Learn more about what cyber-bullying is.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130), from October 24th, 2017
Elizabeth was interviewed in 2017 about best Halloween etiquette.
You know what’s scary? Misjudging your Halloween party hosts this weekend and wearing the wrong costume! Is it a no-holds-barred, adults-only kind of party — or maybe something a little more family friendly? Etiquette expert Elizabeth Burnett suggests you should probably figure that out ahead of time.
“If you’re hosting a party, be clear with your invitation if it is a family, adult or gathering for all,” says the owner of Elizabeth Etiquette.
“If you’re attending, take a little time to think about your costume and dress appropriately for the party. Is it for work or is it a gathering of friends? Should your costume be a little more conservative or can you really go wild with the makeup?”
If you’re unsure, Burnett has a rule of thumb:
“Don’t expose too much skin and don’t expose too little,” she tells NEWS 1130, suggesting full face and body costumes should have some kind of opening to allow your hosts or trick-or-treaters to know who’s behind the mask.
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We all know someone who monopolizes every conversation they’re a part of; from interrupting others to incessantly talking about themselves. Clearly not the good listener in the group, and you don’t want to be that person!
Just like with everything else in life, there are conversation etiquette rules one should follow when participating in any conversation, so not to be labelled a “social bore.”
Top 8 tips for being a great conversationalist:
A good conversationalist is able to speak with anybody and everybody at any time by being open minded, even if that ultimately means one agrees to disagree.
Happy chatting!
Miss BC 2018 – 4 regional winners with Darren Storsley, Director of Miss/Mrs/Miss Teen B.C.
Congratulations to all! Miss BC 2018! It is my pleasure to announce that Elizabeth Etiquette was once again the official etiquette trainer for Miss BC, Mrs BC and Miss Teen BC this year. During the three-day event in July all of the participants were provided with professional training in areas such as public speaking, community development, health, fitness and nutrition, choreography, assertiveness training, media relations, self-defence and more.
Summer is here and many of us are preparing our homes for coming house guests and visitors.
If you have children, it is a good idea to also prepare them for sharing their home with others, especially if the guests will be staying overnight.
Children often become comfortable with their routines and may not adjust well to changes.
Before your visitors arrive, take the time to discuss the arrangements with your children and to review good etiquette and behaviour. Some topics to discuss include:
Having a houseguest usually requires adjustments and compromises. Children may have to give up their bedroom to Grandma or share their bedroom with a visiting cousin. Make sure they understand that the arrangement is temporary and that their cooperation is appreciated.
If other children will be visiting, talk to your children about sharing their toys, but do allow for some exceptions. For example, if they have a special belonging, they may choose to put it away during the visit so it doesn’t get broken or harmed.
Children often forget to consider how others might be feeling and, although they might not intentionally leave them out of activities, they may not specifically invite them to play. The visiting children may feel shy or nervous when they arrive and may need some encouragement to participate.
If your children do not know the visiting children well, talk to them about the coming visitors. Show them pictures and tell them about some of the activities they like, things they have done, and suggest ways your child might help their guests to feel welcome.
Remind your child that different people do things differently and have different likes and dislikes.
When people are visiting, the routines your child is used to may be disrupted and they may be asked to participate in activities or routines that are new to them. Encourage them to keep their minds open and try new things. They just might discover something new that they really enjoy.
We hope this helps to make your guests feel welcome and your children feel comfortable.
What could be better than getting away for a holiday and having your friends or extended family with you? Sharing a vacation with others can be a convenient and fun way to spend time together and you can save money by sharing the costs.
Before you embark on a multi-family vacation there are a number of things you should discuss in the planning phase that will help to avoid misunderstandings and conflicting expectations:
Depending on personal preferences, vacations can be a time to sit back and relax or a time to explore and participate in many new activities. When planning a group vacation, be sure to consider what each person wants to get out of their vacation and try to include opportunities for everyone to do at least some things that they want to do.
Discussing money can be uncomfortable, but it is important to be sure everyone understands the limitations and responsibilities around paying for the trip. Make sure both parties agree on the budget before hand. If you will be sharing accommodations, be sure everyone knows how the costs will be divided and how much they are personally responsible for.
If you are sharing a suite or house, decide on how the space will be divided. Try to include some private areas for each person or family and identify which areas will be common areas.Depending on the needs of your families and the number of bathrooms available, it might also be a good idea to have a basic schedule and limits for bathroom use. If private areas are not of equal size, determine who gets the larger area. Are they required to pay extra for that luxury?
Discuss food options and set basic rules for sharing a space. If you choose vacation accommodations with a kitchen, you can reduce your overall costs by preparing some meals yourselves. Determine what foods you will bring or buy and who will do the cooking.You might want to share those responsibilities or assign one person as the cook and give the others different duties. However you divide the tasks, make sure that no one person is doing more than their fair share. Also set some ground rules for keeping the common areas tidy. Everyone should be responsible to put away their own belongings and you may want to divide other cleaning tasks so everyone takes a turn.
Determine what activities you will each participate in, as well as which ones you want to do together as a group. Having a joint vacation does not necessarily mean spending all of your time with each other.Each family or individual may want to participate in some activities on their own. To avoid hurt feelings, be sure to set the expectation in advance for having some alone time and also schedule times that you will be together.
Many families have different values so have a conversation about expectations for using mobile phones and accessing social media such as Facebook and Twitter. It can make some families uncomfortable as they may be trying to get away from the digital world while you continue your habits.
You could have a box that all phones are put in for the day or the night. Or just lock them in a car’s compartment. Either way, try disconnecting. You never know, you might like it.
Sharing a vacation with friends or extended family can be an enjoyable way to spend time together, but it does require compromise and understanding. Set the expectations before you leave to avoid disappointments. Don’t let hurt feelings stop you from enjoying vacation time with your friends and family.
Whether part of Christian Easter celebrations or simply a fun activity, Easter egg hunts have become quite popular in the United Kingdom and North America, as well as in many other countries.
Traditionally, boiled eggs are dyed bright or pastel colours and then hidden for children to find. Today, boiled eggs are often replaced with chocolate or candy eggs or, if the eggs are hidden outdoors, with plastic eggs that may be filled with candy or other treats.
As well as being a fun activity, Easter egg hunts offer a wonderful opportunity for teaching children about good manners and respect for others. However, with all the excitement and the competitive nature of many Easter egg hunts, they can easily turn into a mad race to get the most with little or no consideration of others. Before you attend an Easter Egg hunt with your children, discuss the activity with them and remind them of the rules of fair play: Pushing and shoving are not allowed; if someone is reaching for an egg, it is already theirs and should not be snatched away; be aware of younger children and don’t knock them over in the rush to find the next egg, help younger children who are having trouble, and so on.
If you are planning your own Easter egg hunt, you can control much of the chaos and level of excitement by establishing rules that foster fairness and cooperation rather than sheer competitiveness. Consider the following ideas for creating a cooperative Easter Egg hunt:
February often feels like a long month. The weather has not quite brightened for spring and is often still chilly in the morning and evening. To get through these long days, many families look forward to spring break vacation and, perhaps, a ski trip with friends and family.
To help prepare you for such a trip, we have written some etiquette rules for skiers. If you are one of the many people planning a ski vacation for spring break, it is worth brushing up on your ski etiquette before you go.
Gratitude is an important life skill that can have a lifelong impact on overall happiness and life satisfaction.
Not only does it foster feelings of empathy and consideration for others, but it reduces feelings of entitlement and chronic disappointment all too common in our busy, self-indulged society. Nonetheless, teaching children to be grateful can be challenging.
Simply saying “Please” and “Thank You” and sending thank you cards is not the same as being grateful; although you might do those things, and good etiquette suggests that you should.
Gratitude results when you notice and appreciate what you have. Unfortunately, many people don’t notice what they have until it’s gone and the tricky part of teaching gratitude is encouraging children to appreciate what they have without feeling guilty for having it.
Try the following suggestions for encouraging your children to notice and appreciate what they have.
Children learn much more through observation than from being told so make sure you model gratitude. Say “Please” and “Thank you” to your children, let them see you happily writing thank you cards, and express your appreciation for what you have often.
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