Introducing the Latest Book by Candace Smith!
June 25, 2025
The book will appeal to a wide range of people, ranging from people entering their professional lives to experienced businesspeople looking to improve their business relationships and social skills.
Presented in a day-by-day format, the reader is offered a quote that folds into a brief discussion, followed by reflective questions. These encourage readers to enter into questions of ethics and empathy with real-life considerations.
Candace Smith is an Etiquette Educator and the sole proprietor of Etiquette for Business of Life, USA. She is also a valued contributor to this weekly newsletter.
About Candace:
With 25 years of experience in secondary education, Candace devoted herself to understanding student culture through class and club sponsorships, speech and debate coaching, and the cultivation of student leadership. Her passion for creating meaningful learning experiences led to hands-on projects that encouraged measurable growth and consistently brought out the best in her students. This work deepened her dedication to personal development and effective communication.
In 2002, when her husband received international recognition, Candace was introduced to a new world of travel, formal events, and elevated social expectations. She soon became aware of how uncomfortable she felt in unfamiliar social settings—and how much she had assumed that good manners were simply innate. That realization ignited a desire to study etiquette and protocol with purpose and depth.
What began as a personal journey soon evolved into professional calling. After earning certification in etiquette and protocol—and experiencing a transformative moment of ease and enjoyment at a formal event in Scotland in 2012—Candace became convinced of the power and value of these skills. She knew then that she wanted to help others experience that same sense of confidence and composure. Through Etiquette for the Business of Life, she now offers practical, respectful instruction in etiquette, communication, and protocol tailored to both individuals and groups. Her weekly publication, The Etiquette Blog, features over 525 articles with clear, actionable solutions to social and workplace challenges. For Candace, the greatest discovery is this: etiquette isn’t just about rules about empowering people to navigate both every day and extraordinary moments with confidence and grace.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, Speech Communication, and History; Master of Arts in Economics Education.
Teaching Awards: the Milken National Educator’s Award, the National Award for Excellence in Economics Education by the Foundation for Teaching Economics, Colorado Enterprising Teacher of the Year Award, and Colorado Teacher Award.
