Etiquette Basics for Networking Events & Buffets

There’s something about food and networking.  It makes people feel more comfortable, at ease. And let’s just be honest – some people are there for the free food. Don’t let that be you! But when food is involved, here are some tips to help you navigate the social seas. Networking Events and Buffet Behavior for […]

What’s the Business & Social Etiquette for Doors?

Traditionally, men were the door ‘openers’.  Today it’s more of a matter of who gets to the door first and basic common courtesy for others. Common Business & Social Etiquette Business Etiquette:  In the hustle and bustle of today’s business world, it’s courteous for the first person that approaches the door to hold it for […]

Etiquette and the Business Meal

Every Monday Blogging4Jobs invites our resident Etiquette Expert, CareySue Vega (@Etiquette101), to share tips when it comes to etiquette in the workplace during our own Manner Monday segment. Breaking bread with colleagues is a huge part of building business relationships.  People want to do business with people they like, people they get along with well […]

Manner Monday: New Year, New Goals and Gratitude

Every Sunday Blogging4Jobs invites our resident Etiquette Expert, CareySue Vega (@Etiquette101), to share tips when it comes to etiquette in the workplace during our own Manner Monday segment. When working on your goals, and new resolutions, how about adding ‘gratitude’ to the list.  Yes, you’ve heard me talk about the importance of ‘thank-you notes’ in […]

Manner Monday: The Holiday Time Crunch

Every Monday Blogging4Jobs invites our resident Etiquette Expert, CareySue Vega (@Etiquette101), to share tips when it comes to etiquette in the workplace during our own Manner Monday segment. I’ve written before about ‘interruptions’ in the office asking ‘can it wait’ before you derail someone from the creative track their chugging down.  During the Holiday time […]

Blogging4Jobs Manner Monday: Don’t be this Year’s Holiday Headliner

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us will all be attending our fair share of celebrations and office parties.  To keep from becoming the subject of water cooler gossip at the office this holiday season, here are 10 etiquette tips to help avoid common holiday blunders. Don’t be this Year’s Holiday Headliner RSVP – […]