Not your grandmother’s etiquette
Hello and welcome to the Clise Etiquette blog, a place to discuss savvy and not so savvy decorum. Etiquette may sound like a stuffy or old-fashioned topic, but it’s really just about making yourself and others more comfortable by being respectful, kind and professional.
I am an etiquette consultant, speaker, trainer, coach and author of Spinach in Your Boss’s Teeth: Essential Etiquette for Professional Success. I share etiquette and protocol tips, stories and techniques that you can use to feel more confident, at ease and successful socially and in the workplace.
I invite you to share your thoughts and questions on the situations in life that confuse you, anger you, give you pause or make you proud. Please feel free to let me know if there are topics you’d like me to discuss or hear more about. Some of my best posts come from questions or stories readers share with me.
Thank you for stopping by. I invite you to subscribe to my blog by clicking on the green button.
BLOG TOPICS
Navigating holiday gifting and tipping dilemmas
By Arden | | Uncategorized
Wondering if you can regift that ugly sweater Aunt Mary gave you? Are you stumped by office gift giving protocol? Feeling tripped up about tipping the service people in your life? The holidays pose many etiquette dilemmas that can leave you fretting. No need to fret, here are answers to the most common holiday etiquette…
Conversation tips to make your holiday mingling easier
By Arden | | Communication, Conversation, Holiday etiquette, Networking etiquette
It’s the season of mingling and celebrating. That time of year when you may be attending holiday parties, family dinners and the company celebration. If these events fill you with dread, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with socializing with strangers or people they don’t know well even if they are family or coworkers. But…
Avoiding Thanksgiving manners mishaps and misunderstandings
By Arden | | Conversation, Courtesy, Dining Etiquette, Holiday etiquette, Illness etiquette, Manners, Uncategorized | 2 Comments
I love Thanksgiving. Not only are turkey, gravy and all the fixings my favorite foods but I love being with family and friends celebrating our blessings. However, with most gatherings over meals there are often manners mishaps and misunderstandings. To keep the peace I thought it might be helpful to share answers to some common…
The gift of presence: A Thanksgiving message
By Arden | | Communication, Conversation, Courtesy, Dining Etiquette, Holiday etiquette, Phone etiquette
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the focus on gratitude and being thankful for the blessings in our lives. I love spending time with family that isn’t centered around gifts, rather that we share the gifts of our presence with each other. And I have to admit, I also love turkey, gravy,…
Seven ways to stay in the good graces of your coworkers when you’re sick
By Arden | | Courtesy, Illness etiquette
Hack, hack, sniffle, cough, sneeze. Cold and flu season are upon us. It’s never fun being sick and certainly not enjoyable being around someone who is coughing, sneezing and honking on a regular basis. During this germy time pay attention to these seven etiquette tips to avoid being ostracized by your coworkers when you’re sick.
How to check the time without appearing rude
By Arden | | Cell phone etiquette, Communication, Conversation, Courtesy, Meeting etiquette
I’ve been thinking about time lately. More precisely, I’ve been thinking about how to politely check the time when meeting with others. Keeping track of the hour in the presence of another person presents a few challenges.
Do your digital devices have manners?
By Arden | | Business Etiquette, Cell phone etiquette, Courtesy, Manners, Phone etiquette
The other day I was trying to get information on my iPhone by asking Siri, the personal assistant, to help me. As too often happens, Siri was not giving me what I needed. It seems I speak English and she speaks Russian. In frustration, I said, “Siri, you’re not giving me the information I need!”…
Dinner party dos and don’ts
By Arden | | Conversation, Dining Etiquette, Party etiquette | 1 Comment
As we approach fall, the cooler months are a wonderful time to have dinner parties and cocktail gatherings, especially around the holidays. My husband and I love to have friends over to dinner. Whether a casual spur of the moment get together or a planned out dinner party, it’s always nice to enjoy the company…
Four ways to promote your business on social media without spamming your friends
By Arden | | Conversation, Courtesy, Social media etiquette | 2 Comments
Do you have friends who post promotional messages on your social media sites? How do you feel about their actions? A Clise Etiquette Facebook fan asked me how to handle this. She wrote, “It seems that businesses that promote direct marketing (e.g. The Pampered Chef, Rodan & Fields, Jamberry, etc.) within people’s social networks are…
How to impress others through four simple acts
By Arden | | Bicycling Etiquette, Courtesy
My husband and I recently returned from a week-long 450 mile bike tour in Southeast Idaho. We joined about 300 other people on the tour organized by Bicycle Rides Northwest. This was our fourth excursion with the company and, as always, we had a lot of fun.
BLOG TOPICS
Sign up for the award-winning Clise Etiquette newsletter and receive a free chapter of Arden's book Spinach in Your Boss's Teeth.
Please enter your name.
Please enter a valid email address.
Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for the free download.
If you did not receive an email it is possible you have already subscribed.
Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.
