E-Cards and The Science of Getting Rich
Thank you so much for the overwhelming response to Practical Etiquette!
We have received a number of requests, being one of them (and the most popular) the design of e-cards for the different categories of etiquette.
We listen to you and we decided to start with the category of Relationships, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Now you can send the appropriate message and express your deepest feelings to that special someone in your life.
But we don’t want to just design the cards and offer them to you. We want to give you the opportunity to choose the background and the message you want, so it becomes more personal to you.
The price of each e-card is USD $1.00, and this is what you get:
1) An e-card with the background and the message you choose.2) You can print it and give it to that special person, or you can send it by email.3) As a thank you for you preference, you also receive a copy of the most sought after book The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace D. Wattles, where you will find the principles to get rich that work as accurate as Mathematics. The positive results of these principles have been proven over and over again, that is the reason this book is worth more than gold. I am giving it away as a gift because I received it as a gift. It is a paying forward matter to me.4) After your payment, your email will be added to the List of Members of the Etiquette Club. But we need your permission first, so within 24 to 48 hours you will receive an email requesting your permission. If you accept, you can send us your name, your company name and/or a special phrase along with a link to your web site or blog. We will add it to our Members Page so our visitors know you care about others and they can find you to know more about you or to do business with you. Some restrictions apply (they will be sent to you on the permission request email).5) As the Etiquette Club grows, so the benefits. Don’t miss being part of it from the beginning! We have something in store for you!
Get your e-card, get the principles of wealth, and be part of the club that brings you love, friendship and business contacts like no other: The Etiquette Club!Best regards,Kariëlle SamstadURL: http://www.practicaletiquette.comRSS: http://www.practicaletiquette.com/etiquette.xmlBlog RSS: http://practicaletiquette.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Happy New Year!
Promise Yourself
By Christian D. Larson, 1912
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you.
My best wishes of love and success to you in 2006. Enjoy every minute of it!Kariëlle SamstadURL: http://www.practicaletiquette.comRSS: http://www.practicaletiquette.com/etiquette.xmlBlog RSS: http://practicaletiquette.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Holiday Tipping
© by Kariëlle SamstadDuring the Holiday Season it is a custom to thank those service providers who were very helpful to us during the year. Every circumstance is different as well as how often you used some services.Here is a guide of Holiday Tipping for the most common services you may have received:1) Babysitter: the amount she/he receives in one evening plus a gift from your child(ren).2) Beauty Salon: it varies from $15 to $50 for each member of the staff, depending on who assisted you the most.3) Children's Teachers: Check the school regulations. Do not give them cash, only gifts.4) Personal Trainer: The cost of one session.5) Mail Person: A gift of up to $20 (USA).For more information on etiquette during the holidays, visit Practical Etiquette.For a complete course on how to host a formal dinner, visit Dining Etiquette - The Perfect Host/HostessHappy Holidays!Kariëlle SamstadURL: http://www.practicaletiquette.comRSS: http://www.practicaletiquette.com/etiquette.xmlBlog RSS: http://practicaletiquette.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Rudeness
© by Kariëlle SamstadDuring the holiday season rudeness seems to be at a high level. Some examples of rude behaviors are:1) Cutting into a checkout line at the store.2) Speaking loudly on the cell phone, so everybody hears you.3) Treating a service provider with arrogance.
4) Speaking obscenities in public places.
5) Not controlling your kids.But, how do you react to rudeness?Very simple: with kindness and courtesy.Do not lose your temper and always keep control of your emotions and your feelings. Remember, if you take it personal, you lose. So, don’t! Assess the situation and don’t let rudeness be in control instead of you. With your kindness and courtesy in control, everybody wins.For more information on etiquette during the holidays, visit Practical Etiquette.Happy Holidays!Kariëlle SamstadURL: http://www.practicaletiquette.comRSS: http://www.practicaletiquette.com/etiquette.xmlBlog RSS: http://practicaletiquette.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Thanksgiving Etiquette
© by Kariëlle SamstadThanksgiving is around the corner. We will share special moments with our family and friends, and following some etiquette rules will make all our time together even more special.If you are going to be a guest, here are some guidelines to follow:1) Arrive on time. If the host is not specific, ask at what time you are expected to arrive. If the host says "between 2 and 3", arrive at 2:20.2) Be prepared for saying the blessing, just in case you are asked.3) Avoid sensitive issues during conversation. Think before you speak.4) Send a "thank you" note to your host.5) Be positive and... smile!For a complete etiquette list for guests and hosts, visit Thanksgiving EtiquetteHappy Thanksgiving!Kariëlle SamstadURL: http://www.practicaletiquette.comRSS: http://www.practicaletiquette.com/etiquette.xmlBlog RSS: http://practicaletiquette.blogspot.com/atom.xml
Etiquette at Work
© by Kariëlle Samstad
When you enter a new workplace you find a unique organizational culture to which you have to adjust. Each company is different and each company has its own culture.
The way people behave at the workplace is mostly set by the upper levels. Its tightness or looseness tells you about the personality and way of working of the high ranks of the company.
Nowadays, a person changes jobs very often with an average of changing careers at least three times during his/her working lifetime. It is very important to adjust to any organizational culture quickly in order to keep your job and to achieve a higher position within a company.
There are some basic rules one must follow in order to blend quickly and to earn the respect of co-workers and managers alike:
1) Conversation. Keep a distance of approximately 18 to 20 inches from the people you are talking to. Keep an eye contact and give your undivided attention to the person speaking at the time.
2) Respect of Position. In any company, a position or rank means the level of power. When you engage in informal conversation with your superiors, keep a respectful distance. Do not do backslapping, elbowing, or other touching that gives the idea of close friendship or intimacy that does not exist. If you have a high position, address your subordinates who are older than you with respect and politeness.
3) Help. The best way to get the help you need for an assignment is to give it. If a co-worker is using his lunch hour to finish a project and you are available, offer your help with no strings attached. This person will be very happy to help you when you need it. If a co-worker uses his lunch hour to help you, a Thank You card, a small gift, or a lunch invitation is very appropriate.
4) Compliments. Always pay compliments when they are due and deserved. When you do that you lift up their spirits and it speaks well about you. Just be careful of not overdoing it or your words and honesty will be questioned and judged. When someone pays you a compliment, a simple “Thank You” will do wonders for you.
5) Disagreements. Choose your battles carefully. It is important that you defend your position as strong as you can. State your case and debate, but also be aware of the reaction of others. If you see they are getting resentful or annoyed, bring the conversation to an end. This way you will avoid it turns personal. Name calling weakens your arguments. Disagreements during meetings will happen, so the best way to go is to keep it as a business issue and document the outcome: this way a compromise of everyone involved will be clear.
6) Gossip. Gossip at the workplace happens all the time and it is inevitable. Keep your private life in private. Answering personal information, even if it sounds innocent, can set you up for gossip. If you are the object of gossip, find the source and confront this person in private, not with anger, but with concern, kindness and firmness. If you like hearing gossip, you are participating and you are also to blame for the harm this gossip does to a person. If you are asked to participate in gossip, refuse in a tactful and firm manner.
We spend 8 hours of our day in our workplace. It is important to keep a respectful work environment where each person can do their best professionally. Respect and politeness go a long way in any organization.Kariëlle SamstadURL: http://www.practicaletiquette.comRSS: http://www.practicaletiquette.com/etiquette.xmlBlog RSS: http://practicaletiquette.blogspot.com/atom.xmlCopyright © 2002-2005 by Kariëlle Samstad and Lanval, Corp. All Rights Reserved.
