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Maintaining Respectful Conversations During Polarized Times!

“A divided political landscape.”  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- In our increasingly divided political landscape, maintaining respectful conversations with those who hold different views can feel like navigating a minefield.  A former student wrote to me about his experience in this minefield. In the parking lot of a local bar, […]

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How to Deal with Toxic People

“Recognize toxic behavior.”  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- Most of us have experienced dealing with toxic people – those individuals who drain our energy, manipulate situations, and leave us feeling emotionally depleted. Whether it’s a family member, a gossiping co-worker, or a negative friend, navigating these relationships can be challenging. […]

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Tips for Handling Anger at Work

“Anger at work becomes toxic.”  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- Handling anger at work isn’t always easily claimed.  When an emotion is labeled as someone else’s fault, trouble is bound to follow.  But applying etiquette-ful behaviors to a tense situation can bring comfort, a sense of competence, and calm to […]

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Understanding Depression & Its Triggers

“The ability to rebound from setbacks is critical.”  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- For any business owner or professional, the ability to rebound from set backs is critical – your career depends upon it.   Most of us periodically have bad days when we just seem to be in a bad […]

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Are You Always Late?

“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”  William Shakespeare  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- If you are always late, does this indicate something negative about you? Are you careless, irresponsible, inconsiderate? Perhaps not in a general sense.  But something about the appointment you have, or the thing […]

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Proper Small Talk During a Virtual Meeting

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- Small talk during virtual meetings – or any meeting – is the meet and greet phase of a conversation.  It helps find something in common, something on which to build the remainder of your time together.  It’s all about “breaking the ice,” about getting acquainted, […]

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How to Politely Nudge an Email Response

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- Sometimes it’s necessary to nudge a response from someone, particularly in the case of email.  We are all busy, with lots of information coming at us at what feels like a constant, rapid pace.  When certain messages aren’t handled immediately, it is far too easy […]

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Putting Out the Fire of Embarrassment

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- Embarrassment can cause you to forget your etiquette-ful self.  It distracts you and sets you up for even more. But it can also present learning opportunities. Recently I was late to a Zoom call which was important for my work.  The email with the link […]

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A Recipe for Success

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- Everyone wants to find a recipe for success.  For some it remains elusive.  For others, a source of confusion.  Theodore Roosevelt once said, “The most important ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.”  If we adapt his philosophy, […]

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How to Respond to a Negative Person!

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- Speaking with a negative person can zap your energy if you let it.  The profundities of etiquette are anchored in consideration and respect for others, making us obliged to kindness.  The question of what to say to negativity must be open-ended, as being adaptable and […]

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